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flag Clare’s Law delays in England and Wales leave victims vulnerable, with some responses taking over two years.

flag A BBC investigation reveals widespread delays in England and Wales’ Clare’s Law domestic violence disclosure system, with some police forces taking over two years to respond, and many failing to meet the 28-day deadline. flag Sarah, a pregnant woman, was told there was no record of abuse before her boyfriend later admitted to previously strangling partners—by which time she had already suffered violence. flag Experts warn delays increase risks, especially when victims are isolated. flag Requests have surged from 14,000 in 2019 to nearly 59,000 by 2024, straining resources. flag Meanwhile, Police Scotland’s similar scheme, DSDAS, marks 10 years with 35,847 applications and nearly 20,000 disclosures, helping prevent harm and save lives.

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