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This scheme enables the police to release information about any previous history of violence or abuse a person might have.
Please note: The Clare’s Law (DVDS) scheme does not replace: CRB (Criminal Record Bureau) Checks, DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks, subject access requests or FOI requests.
Request information under Clare's Law: Make a Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) application
Average completion time: 15 minutes.
Please note: You won't be able to save your request as you go; you'll have two hours to complete each step of the form before it times out.
Click 'Start' below to begin your request.
You can go to any police station to make a request. A police officer or member of police staff will take down some details and talk you through the next steps.
You'll be asked to give your:
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