UK: Law launch 'perpetuates the women-only myth' of abuse

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'Police chiefs have been criticised for “perpetuating the myth” that only women can be the victims of domestic violence after they outraged campaigners with the launch of the so-called “Clare’s Law”.

Wiltshire Police is one of just four forces in the country given the new powers, which will let people know if partners have a history of domestic abuse. Around one incident of domestic violence in every six reported involves a male victim, though campaigners believe the problem is worse.

But when Wiltshire Police announced the start of the trial in the county yesterday, they only referred to women checking on new partners.'