Request information under Clare's Law: Make a Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) application

This form isn't for reporting domestic abuse. If you need to do that, please report domestic abuse using our online service.

This scheme gives any member of the public the right to ask the police if their partner may pose a risk to them. It is often called ‘Clare’s Law’ after the landmark case that led to it.

This scheme also allows a member of the public to make an enquiry into the partner of a close friend or family member.

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.