Clares law

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How easy is it to make an application? Ive googled it but it seems quite complicated and said they might not tell you anything?? Can you do it with an ex? and do they involve SS?

Currently going through this too. I called 101, who insisted on seeing me and checking I was safe. Once they had seen I was they said I need to contact multi-agency safeguarding agency who will be able to help. I am waiting for them to call back today and I believe that me seeing the police first and my concerns has been passed on to them. Sorry I can't be much more help.

I've considered doing this but don't know whether I'll be taken seriously or not. I don't actually have any concerns about my new partner but after two consecutive DV relationships (both on record with the police) I'm generally a bit twitchy about these things, and tbh, men. He does have a violent conviction from a million years ago when he was a misguided youth though, but he was entirely open about it.

The fact you have a history I think you should be taken very seriously as you want to put your mind at ease. Mine's a different situation as he's been done possibly twice for harassment of ex partners. I want to leave as he's becoming abusive, but I want to make sure I am careful how to leave.

Hi
I may be able to help here as I very recently received disclosure under Claire’s law. Actually yesterday.
I am going to be a bit vague about details as I have signed an agreement I shall keep what I was told confidential and only use the information to safeguard myself and others.

I requested the information about 6 weeks ago out of concern for Ds 12 .
I was interviewed by the police when I first rang up to ask ( I think I used the non emergency number and they directed my call )
A plain clothes officer came to my home ( you can also go to the station or meet in a safe place like a coffee shop ) and asked More questions and explained the procedure

They need to satisfy themselves you are are seeking this information for genuine safeguarding purposes.

They will only give you information on the persons criminal / arrest record relating to previous domestic violence. Not for example theft .Disclosure is given in person. They decide what you need to know , for example I was told the charge details , conviction details but not told what sentence was given .

Something did come up so the police bought along an “ outreach worker “ who stayed for a chat and is setting up some counselling and support / therapy for ds . She was also brilliant at giving me advice about online safety for him . Literally showed me there and then with our iPhones.

I couldn’t praise the police and the outreach service more . Do ring your local police station and ask who to speak with. My experience Is they do listen and you really can trust them .

Yes I do know for a certain definite fact it is ok if it is an ex
Also I know for a definite fact it is ok if it’s a parent

Social services were not involved, outreach is part of the police not social services .

Thinking of you . Good luck op

Thank you @Bumbelinadance that's really helpful to know. I'll let you know my outcome after speaking to the MASH team.

Yes please do nowheretorun

Thank you for your comments. Its about my ex who was violent to me but I found out he went to prison before meeting me for DV but the reason he gave didnt make sense. We have children together so im worried about that.

Mash turned around and said it should of been done of 101 and I need to call back and maybe got back to the police station. I'm going around in circles.

Depends on the force area you live in as to how they process the application but which ever force area calling 101 and asking to make a Claires law application should start the ball rolling. I was a call taker for police and in my force area I'd take the details on the initial call and fill in the application form before forwarding it on to a supv who'd check the application and then forward it on to the next dept various checks would be done, possibly inc ID checks on the applicant and then if a disclosure was to be made a specialist officer would make contact with the applicant usually in person. Claire's law is a fantastic piece of legislation (as is Sarahs law) and in my opinion woefully under used please don't let the process put you off making an application.

I spoke to police last night and have completed the application and will hear back in a few days. How are you OP?

How long did it take for your applications? I’m now on 5 weeks 1 day they said it can take longer speaking to multiple agencies which makes me think something has came up? I just want to know

If you ring, get a reference number so you can chase it up if you need to.

I did and they said it’s 35 working days and they have to deal with multiple agencies just hard when you want to know and not knowing if no news means nothing or something I have children and don’t want to protect them as well as myself

I live in Scotland and used the Clare’s Law equivalent as I was desperately worried about DD’s new BF a few years ago . Police were amazing. Information came back confirming my concerns ( even worse than I thought ) and provided ongoing support .

It took about 4 weeks

I did an application about my ex. I was letting him see my DS supervised but he was pushing for unsupervised. I then heard rumours he had assaulted his new pregnant girlfriend. I was worried to go down the unsupervised access until I knew for sure. Spoke to the police - they did a check and then came back to me to say they couldn't tell me as I was not his current partner. It seems absurd you cannot find out that someone who has access to your child might be violent. I never saw any DV from him as I had a very short relationship which he ended when I fell pregnant. He denied it all and said it was a complete lie. He doesn't see my DS or his other child now

I thought if you had a child together that was reason enough ? How weird! Wish we could just check online if you had nothing to hide why would you care ! Thanks @oldbutstillgotit seems they are pushing mine right till the end of the allowed timescale

I've done it, it didn't take too long. I did have to prove who I was & tell my 'story' as it was, so they knew I had a genuine reason to ask. To be honest I didn't really expect to find anything out. My bf had had the mother of all blowouts, screaming extreme verbal abuse at me before he stole my phone & shoes & left me stranded miles from anywhere. I was extremely shaken. Turns out he had form for it and I wasn't the first. When I met him he was doing 'voluntary' work out of the goodness of his heart - no, it was his community service sentence. Sadly my case fell just below the threshold for a restraining order. What really pisses me off about Claire's is that you have to keep your mouth shut. I don't understand why? I had to sign a binding agreement that dumps me in the shit if I tell anyone. Turns out he has a severe personality disorder.

I didn't say how I did it - I just rocked up to a police station & talked to them over the counter. Had to go back about 3 weeks later & was spoken to in a private room. They told me the whole history with detail.

It's really bitten me in the arse as we have the same employer but they're not interested.(that I got attacked)