Trigger warning- domestic abuse / Clares Law
Just reading this in the Guardian: Revealed: police refusing requests for background checks on violent partners
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/jan/06/revealed-police-refusing-requests-for-background-checks-on-violent-partners
I've used CL and glad for it - never once considered my request could have been rejected. Some forces have a 5% response rate to requests. Not sure the reason behind the stats - I know police are overworked with reduced resources but this is still a failing. Should this safeguarding measure be given to a different agency?