Additional Clare's Law failure identified

Monday, 15 January 2024 00:00

Additional failure has been identified following last week's update on the urgent review of Clare’s Law applications.

Statement from Chief Constable Catherine Roper – “I updated our communities on the progress of our urgent review of 3,582 Clare’s Law applications.

“After this announcement was made, I was informed of an additional incident where a potential failure in our service towards the end of 2023 may have contributed to another person being harmed.

“This service failure relates to a Clare’s Law application made after the timeframe of the review (April 2015-August 2023).

“However, I can confirm that we have made an immediate referral into our Professional Standards Department, as per our policy, and we have also referred this matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

“Whilst it is crucial that we prioritise the support to the victim and preserve the integrity of both the ongoing criminal investigation and the conduct referrals we have now made, I can confirm that this was an incident of common assault against an adult female.

“From the moment our failures within the Clare’s Law scheme came to light, I vowed I would be wholly transparent and honest with our communities. That is why I wanted to update you on this latest failure as soon as I could.

“As ever, I will keep you fully informed of any additional issues connected to this matter.”

More from Local News

Wilton Fire Station and Seven Others Under Threat of Closure

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has this morning informed firefighters of proposals to close eight fire stations across the county.
New Urgent Treatment Centre to Open at Salisbury District Hospital

Salisbury District Hospital will open a new Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) offering patients more appropriate and timely care for urgent health needs that are not life-threatening.
Wiltshire and Swindon Road Safety Partnership underlines its commitment to road safety and Vision Zero

Wiltshire and Swindon Road Safety Partnership (WSRSP) has reaffirmed its commitment to Vision Zero, a bold and transformative approach to road safety that aims to eliminate all fatalities and serious injuries on our roads.
Salisbury Cathedral appoints new Cathedral Archaeologist

Salisbury Cathedral has appointed Alfred R J Hawkins as its new Cathedral Archaeologist.
Wiltshire Council housing services show readiness for enhanced national standards

Wiltshire Council’s housing services have delivered improved performance for tenants over the past year, while strengthening safety, compliance and governance ahead of enhanced national regulation.
ALABARÉ receives further funding to support homeless young people

ALABARÉ is helping to make a house a home for more young people at risk of homelessness, through the latest round of the More Than a Roof grant funding programme, from Centrepoint and Nationwide.
Wiltshire Council calls on Government to invest in more social housing

Wiltshire Council is calling on the Government to take urgent action to address a growing funding gap that threatens the delivery of new social housing and the improvement of existing homes.
Cigarettes and vapes stolen after burglary in Winterslow

Wiltshire Police are investigating a burglary at a store in Winterslow, Salisbury.