Claire's Law

What is the scheme ?

The aim of the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) is to give you a formal mechanism to make enquires about your partner if you are worried that they may have been abusive in the past. It also allows a person to enquire about an ex- partner if concerned about their own safety when no longer in a relationship. 

The scheme aims to to help you to make a more informed decision on whether to continue a relationship, and provides further help and support to assist you when making that choice.   

How to make an application ?

Contacting the police 

There are many different ways you can contact the Police:

You can

1. Visit a police station 

2. Phone 101, the non emergency number for the police

3. Visit the South Wales Police Website and complete an online application (www.south-wales.police.uk)

4. Speak to an member of the police on the street

If you believe there is an immediate risk of harm to someone, or it is an emergency, you should always call 999.