Pictured are Detective Superintendent Ryan Henderson, Detective Sergeant Jennifer Rea and DoJ Permanent Secretary Nick Perry
SINN Fein’s Karen Mullan has welcomed proposals to introduce a domestic violence disclosure scheme along the same lines as Clare’s law.
The Foyle MLA commented: “A disclosure scheme should help keep people safe and better protected from domestic violence.
“The scheme now needs to be implemented effectively and people need to be made aware of the scheme and how to use the service.
“The PSNI need to have substantial training in place to deal with the disclosure scheme and to identify perpetrators here and in other jurisdictions.
“The PSNI also need to work in partnership with relevant statutory agencies to make this scheme fit for purpose.
“It is important now that the full potential to protect people from domestic violence is fully realised,” she added.
Discussing the new Scheme Detective Superintendent Ryan Henderson from the Public Protection Branch said:
“Previously, it would have been difficult for someone entering a new relationship to find out or be aware if their new partner had any prior convictions for violence or domestic abuse.
“We respond to an incident of domestic abuse every 18 minutes.
“We know that domestic abuse is a frightening crime which can affect anyone often leaving them feeling isolated and alone.
“However, we know that many incidents of domestic abuse still go un-reported.”
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