'Clare's Law' - father wants it expanded

[celeste]

I have tried to resist contributing to this particular thread since I posted my flippant comment earlier. However one of the best relationships I have ever had was without doubt the most volatile relationship and the most passionate I have ever had. This doesn't mean to say that I condone violence because I don't. However is violence still classed as violence when it involves certain practice's, such as bondage and Sado masochistic erotica when part  of a passionate relationship between consenting adults. Is this  still classed as physical abuse?

If it's between two consenting adults then I would think not.........ermmmm

[Cupcake]

Anything consensual done for mutual pleasure can't be abuse anyway.  I suppose flogging your partner with a bullwhip is still violence, but if she likes it, it's nobody else's business as long as you shut the curtains!   
 
 

[Adsum]

Anything consensual done for mutual pleasure can't be abuse anyway.  I suppose flogging your partner with a bullwhip is still violence, but if she likes it, it's nobody else's business as long as you shut the curtains!   

 
Shutting the curtains? Now why didn't I think of that?   

[Cupcake]

Well, as you were probably the one tied down, you can't really be blamed.   

[Adsum]

Well, as you were probably the one tied down, you can't really be blamed.   

 
I didn't mind being tied down. It was when the flag would only reach half mast that I felt uncomfortable about. 

[Cupcake]

Thanks for sharing that........really! 

[Adsum]

Thanks for sharing that........really! 

 
 

[celeste]

More than 270 people have contacted Greater Manchester Police over fears a partner has a history of domestic violence since a scheme was launched.

The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme - known as Clare's Law - was introduced two years ago to protect people in relationships from being attacked.

Clare Wood, 36, from Salford, was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in 2009.

Police have told 164 people a partner had a record of abusive offences following requests under the scheme.

They will only reveal details when it "lawful, necessary and proportionate".

'Opportunity to protect'
 
The scheme allows the police to disclose information on request about a partner's previous history of domestic violence or violent acts.

Requests can be made by someone in a relationship or by an agency such as the council when there are concerns somebody may be at risk.

Det Supt Emily Higham said: "The results of this scheme are pleasing, especially when considering the number of people who are better informed thanks to its success.

"The initiative helps to protect victims, families and friends from devastating consequences while also enabling women to take informed action about their relationships and the opportunity to protect them."

[Manchester Man]

Did it say how many got a "smack in the gob" for using "Claire's law".
 
 
 
ATB
Ray.

[celeste]

I think a course in 'How to recognize nutters' would be helpful

 

[Cupcake]

It would be interesting to see how many people went ahead with a relationship after hearing their partner had a criminal record for violence.   I think it's a fine law to bring into being though.  Where children are involved, all the more so. 

[celeste]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-30977759#


A scheme allowing people to find out if their partner has a history of domestic violence has been used more than 1,300 times in less than a year.

Clare's Law - named after Clare Wood, who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in 2009 - came into force across England and Wales in March 2014.

At least 1,335 disclosures have been made so far, police figures obtained by the Press Association show.

Miss Wood's father said he was "quietly delighted" the law was being used.

The figures, released following Freedom of Information requests, show there have been at least 3,760 applications under the law so far - resulting in the 1,335 disclosures. The true totals are likely to be higher, as three police forces did not release their statistics.

The figures include both "right to ask" cases - where information was requested - and "right to know" - where police warn potential victims without being asked to do so.