Wiltshire - Clare's Law research failings

Investigation overview 

Our investigation into a Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) researcher following a series of conduct referrals from Wiltshire Police between September 2023 and April 2024.

We investigated a total of 10 Clare’s Law applications, plus three linked complaints, handled by researcher Gavin Hudson. 

Outcome 

The staff member was found to have committed Gross Misconduct at a disciplinary hearing on 8 October 2025 and would have been dismissed without notice had he not resigned from the force.