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<p>Domestic abuse is a devastating crime and the Government is committed to doing
everything we can to tackle it.</p><p>The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS,
also known as “Clare’s Law”) was rolled out across all 43 police forces in England
and Wales in March 2014, and recent data shows that applications and disclosures made
under the scheme are increasing.</p><p>In the year ending March 2018, there were a
total of 5,649 disclosures made under the scheme, representing a 66% increase on the
previous year. In the year ending March 2018, applications under the “Right to Know”
element of the scheme increased by 47%, and “Right to Ask” applications increased
by 111%.</p><p>We will continue to work with the National Police Chiefs’ Council and
the College of Policing to ensure that the DVDS and the guidance underpinning it are
being used consistently and effectively to prevent harm and to keep potential victims
of domestic abuse and their families safe.</p>
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