As part of Domestic Abuse awareness Month we have explored what Clare’s Law is and how it can save lives. The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) also known as “Clare’s Law”. It enables the police to disclose information to a victim or potential victim of domestic abuse. This can be information about their partner’s or … Continued
Anyone can be a victim of domestic abuse regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, social economic status, sexuality or background. According to Loughborough Women’s Aid Domestic abuse affects 1 in 4 women. It also affects 1 in 6 men in their lifetime. Emotional abuse Does your partner, or former partner, ever: What is Emotional Abuse Emotional … Continued
There has been an increase of Non-Molestation Orders applied for in recent years. The High Court and the President of the Family Division have recently provided further guidance around Non-Molestation Orders. This guidance includes how they deal with applications for an ex-parte Non-Molestation Order. What is an Ex-Parte Non-Molestation Order? An ex-parte non-molestation order is an … Continued
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