'Police failed to tell me about my partner's violent past - he ended up strangling me'
Summary
A woman, referred to as "Sarah" for privacy, asked the police to inform her about her boyfriend's violent past under Clare's Law, a policy allowing individuals to request information about a partner's history of abuse. The police initially told her there was nothing to disclose, but later revealed that her boyfriend had previously strangled partners. She experienced abuse before the police provided the correct information.Key Facts
- Sarah was concerned about her boyfriend's behavior and asked the police for information about his past under Clare's Law.
- Clare's Law allows people to check if their partner has a history of violence.
- Police should respond to these requests within 28 days, according to government guidelines.
- Sarah was initially told by police there was no abusive history to disclose.
- Five months later, police informed her about her boyfriend's past violence.
- Sarah experienced abuse from her boyfriend while waiting for the correct information.
- Data suggests some police forces in England and Wales frequently miss the 28-day response deadline.
- Several police forces revealed delays in responding to such requests, sometimes exceeding two years.
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