In N.L., people can soon check their partners' domestic violence records under new law

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Clare’s Law, which allows people worried for their safety to discreetly ask for information about their partners’ criminal history, will soon be enacted in Newfoundland and Labrador, according to the province’s justice minister.

“We did some final stakeholder consultations at the beginning of this year, which has now been completed,” said Hogan Wednesday.

Hogan said the province is in the process is drafting regulations and building a website to educate people on how to use Clare’s Law, which is also referred to as domestic violence disclosure. 

“We know what it’s going to look like now. So we’re anticipating having that finalized — I know people have

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