clare's law Flashcards
what was clare’s law aim?
to make people aware of how far domestic violence can go and future cases on domestic abuse
what was their purpose?
allowing police to disclose to individuals their partners abusive past if requested by someone. a change in legislation
what happened to clare wood?
george appleton murdered clare wood on february 2nd 2009
when was the law implemented?
law was implemented in 2014
where?
nottingham, gwent, wiltshire and manchester
what methods were used to promote the campaign?
posters, statistics from charities (1.2million women experience domestic violence, 400,000 sexually assaulted, 85,000 rasped), newspapers, social media and political backing by theresa may
how was it used to change policy making?
headed by clare wood’s father, following his daughter’s violent death at the hands of her partner. the change in policy allows disclosure of domestic violence convictions. this was introduced by the domestic abuse disclosure scheme
who led the campaign?
michael brown - her dad
