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Domestic abuse disclosure schemes can be burdensome and bureaucratic – but done well, they are life-saving

Legislation that lets people learn about their partners’ abuse histories has been introduced in a number of countries, including the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, but the schemes have mixed results globally; while some struggle with resources and bureaucracy, others, such as South Australia’s successful scheme, achieve high victim satisfaction through specialist support, and are heralded as life-saving.

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