I heard a discussion on the Today programme this morning concerning Clare's Law.
Former Home Office minister, Hazel Blears, is fronting a campaign to make it legal for police to share information with anyone who is concerned about an individual having convictions for domestic abuse. It is thought that it would be used by, for example, a woman beginning a new relationship with a man who exhibits unexpected violent behaviour to ascertain whether that man has previous convictions against women.
The campaign has been named after Clare Wood, who was murdered by an offender with a history of violence against women.
I suspect the immediate reaction of most people to this campaign would be that this is a good thing. However, the debate touches on issues around who will have access and how this information will be shared.
You can find more information on the history of this story on the BBC website.
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