31 Dec 2010
27 Dec 2010
Gov Debate - #wco CMEC-CSA (Lords Debate: Public Bodies Bill)
Freud, David raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Equality; Money; NRP Rights; Parenting
My Lords, this seems to be a relatively short debate, which has shown evidence of the great knowledge and experience that the noble Lord, Lord McKenzie, has in this field. There was a debate recently on the Child Maintenance and Other Payments Act 2008, which informs a lot of his questions and points. However, I have not heard anything in those arguments that undermines the primary objective of the coalition Government to restore ministerial accountability for child maintenance. ..(more)..
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Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Equality; Money; NRP Rights; Parenting
My Lords, this seems to be a relatively short debate, which has shown evidence of the great knowledge and experience that the noble Lord, Lord McKenzie, has in this field. There was a debate recently on the Child Maintenance and Other Payments Act 2008, which informs a lot of his questions and points. However, I have not heard anything in those arguments that undermines the primary objective of the coalition Government to restore ministerial accountability for child maintenance. ..(more)..
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Gov Debate - #wco Family Courts (Commons Debate: General Matters)
Selous, Andrew raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Family Courts; Justice; NRP Rights
We can learn a lot from countries such as Australia, which has a much more shared parenting approach, uses much more mediation and is generally more successful.
Another of my constituents is a young father who has a valid contact order in place. He previously had full custody of his little girl. He is not in any way dangerous-indeed, he is a devoted dad. He last saw his daughter in July. She cries out when she sees him and her grandmother in the local shopping centre, longing to be with him. He has tried since July to get a court date to see her before Christmas, but that has not been possible. He left my surgery in tears after I had updated him on what the family court service had said about his case.
Another constituent also had a valid contact order and on 21 June, the Monday after fathers' day, he received a text to say that the mother of his child had disappeared, leaving no address. Even after a court seek-and-find procedure, no address was provided. A first court date was set in a court a long way away from where my constituent lives, but it was adjourned. When the case did get into court on 4 October, the proceedings were shambolic, the judge was not well briefed and the appropriate file was not there. The case was adjourned again until 30 November and, on 28 November, the mother succeeded in getting that hearing adjourned, as-allegedly-a medical report on the child was not ready. When my extremely persistent constituent finally got the case into court earlier this month, he found that the medical report was dated 18 November and had been available for the earlier court hearing, but of course there was no sanction on the mother. The courts allow difficult parents to deprive their children of a relationship with their father.
I am proud to be an MP for a Government who are radical and reforming in many ways, and I put it to the House that we need radical reform of the family justice system. We need a system that is much less winner takes all, less confrontational and less expensive; and we need a system that provides proper enforcement of court-sanctioned contact orders
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Published: 21/12/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Family Courts; Justice; NRP Rights
We can learn a lot from countries such as Australia, which has a much more shared parenting approach, uses much more mediation and is generally more successful.
Another of my constituents is a young father who has a valid contact order in place. He previously had full custody of his little girl. He is not in any way dangerous-indeed, he is a devoted dad. He last saw his daughter in July. She cries out when she sees him and her grandmother in the local shopping centre, longing to be with him. He has tried since July to get a court date to see her before Christmas, but that has not been possible. He left my surgery in tears after I had updated him on what the family court service had said about his case.
Another constituent also had a valid contact order and on 21 June, the Monday after fathers' day, he received a text to say that the mother of his child had disappeared, leaving no address. Even after a court seek-and-find procedure, no address was provided. A first court date was set in a court a long way away from where my constituent lives, but it was adjourned. When the case did get into court on 4 October, the proceedings were shambolic, the judge was not well briefed and the appropriate file was not there. The case was adjourned again until 30 November and, on 28 November, the mother succeeded in getting that hearing adjourned, as-allegedly-a medical report on the child was not ready. When my extremely persistent constituent finally got the case into court earlier this month, he found that the medical report was dated 18 November and had been available for the earlier court hearing, but of course there was no sanction on the mother. The courts allow difficult parents to deprive their children of a relationship with their father.
I am proud to be an MP for a Government who are radical and reforming in many ways, and I put it to the House that we need radical reform of the family justice system. We need a system that is much less winner takes all, less confrontational and less expensive; and we need a system that provides proper enforcement of court-sanctioned contact orders
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Gov Debate - #wco Family Courts (Commons Debate: General Matters)
Selous, Andrew raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Family Courts; Justice; NRP Rights
Christmas is a time that parents look forward to celebrating with their children when they can. However, for many parents that is not possible-and I am thinking not only of our troops in Afghanistan, but of the 3 million children in this country who live apart from a parent and, in particular, of those who are caught in the family justice system. I think particularly of non-resident parents who are trying to get access to or have contact time, as it is called, with their children. This issue also affects grandparents, aunts and uncles to a very great degree.
Sadly, it is abundantly clear that the present family justice system is much too slow. Its processes are greatly abused by parents with no penalty or sanctions applied. It is far too expensive in many cases. One of my constituents, a father, came to see me to say that he had spent more than £8,000 obtaining a court-sanctioned contact order to see his children. He did not abuse that order, but it was not honoured and he could not get it upheld by the courts or the police. Unsurprisingly, he was then short of money to pay maintenance as he wanted to do.
The most vivid example of the failure to honour a court order came from a warrant officer who came to see me. He took his civilian overcoat off and underneath he was in uniform. On his chest was his badge of office-a crown, as those who have served in the armed forces will know-and he put the court order on the table in front of me with the crown of the court on it, stipulating that he should have time with his children every other weekend. That court order was not honoured, and it was not upheld by the police or the courts. He felt deeply let down.
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Published: 21/12/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Family Courts; Justice; NRP Rights
Christmas is a time that parents look forward to celebrating with their children when they can. However, for many parents that is not possible-and I am thinking not only of our troops in Afghanistan, but of the 3 million children in this country who live apart from a parent and, in particular, of those who are caught in the family justice system. I think particularly of non-resident parents who are trying to get access to or have contact time, as it is called, with their children. This issue also affects grandparents, aunts and uncles to a very great degree.
Sadly, it is abundantly clear that the present family justice system is much too slow. Its processes are greatly abused by parents with no penalty or sanctions applied. It is far too expensive in many cases. One of my constituents, a father, came to see me to say that he had spent more than £8,000 obtaining a court-sanctioned contact order to see his children. He did not abuse that order, but it was not honoured and he could not get it upheld by the courts or the police. Unsurprisingly, he was then short of money to pay maintenance as he wanted to do.
The most vivid example of the failure to honour a court order came from a warrant officer who came to see me. He took his civilian overcoat off and underneath he was in uniform. On his chest was his badge of office-a crown, as those who have served in the armed forces will know-and he put the court order on the table in front of me with the crown of the court on it, stipulating that he should have time with his children every other weekend. That court order was not honoured, and it was not upheld by the police or the courts. He felt deeply let down.
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Published: 21/12/2010 00:00:00
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26 Dec 2010
Gov Written Answer - #wco Family Courts (Education: Lone Parents)
Farron, Tim raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Family Courts; Equality; Justice; NRP Rights; Parenting
To ask the Secretary of State for Education if he will bring forward proposals to tackle parental alienation syndrome by strengthening the shared parenting aspect of the Children Act 2004.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Loughton, Tim
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Published: 20/12/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Family Courts; Equality; Justice; NRP Rights; Parenting
To ask the Secretary of State for Education if he will bring forward proposals to tackle parental alienation syndrome by strengthening the shared parenting aspect of the Children Act 2004.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Loughton, Tim
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Published: 20/12/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Money (Work & Pensions: Disposable Income: Pay)
Meacher, Michael raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Money; Equality
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what the level of median (a) pay and (b) real personal disposable income has been in each year since 1990.
Comment by #wco: Could be useful when arguing about unreasonable CMEC demands or if a NRP is living in technical or real poverty.
Remember to always ask for Discretionary Housing Benefit if you have any overnight contact with your children - the local council should support you with costs for the extra bedroom etc
Other contacts: Grayling, Chris
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http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-12-14a.30092.h
Published: 14/12/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Money; Equality
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what the level of median (a) pay and (b) real personal disposable income has been in each year since 1990.
Comment by #wco: Could be useful when arguing about unreasonable CMEC demands or if a NRP is living in technical or real poverty.
Remember to always ask for Discretionary Housing Benefit if you have any overnight contact with your children - the local council should support you with costs for the extra bedroom etc
Other contacts: Grayling, Chris
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Published: 14/12/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Legal Aid (House of Lords: Legal Aid)
Beecham, Jeremy raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Legal Aid; Family Courts; Equality; Justice; NRP Rights
To ask Her Majesty's Government what are their latest estimates of the number of people receiving legal aid and advice in each of the categories for which the legal aid White Paper proposes to withdraw legal aid or advice.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: McNally, Tom
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http://www.justice.gov.uk/consultations/legal-aid-reform-151110.htm
Published: 13/12/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Legal Aid; Family Courts; Equality; Justice; NRP Rights
To ask Her Majesty's Government what are their latest estimates of the number of people receiving legal aid and advice in each of the categories for which the legal aid White Paper proposes to withdraw legal aid or advice.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: McNally, Tom
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http://www.justice.gov.uk/consultations/legal-aid-reform-151110.htm
Published: 13/12/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Family Courts (Justice: Family Courts)
Hart, Simon raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Family Courts; Education; Justice; Legal Aid; NRP Rights; Money
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what assessment he has made of the effect on the average length of time a case is in the family courts of litigants choosing to represent themselves; and if he will make a treatment.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
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http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-12-13b.29691.h
Published: 13/12/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Family Courts; Education; Justice; Legal Aid; NRP Rights; Money
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what assessment he has made of the effect on the average length of time a case is in the family courts of litigants choosing to represent themselves; and if he will make a treatment.
Comment by #wco:
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Published: 13/12/2010 00:00:00
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25 Dec 2010
21 Dec 2010
Consultation - #wco Childcare (Tackling Child Poverty and Improving Life Chances: Consulting on a New Approach)
Teather, Sarah raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Childcare; Education; Money; Parenting
The Government is today launching a consultation on its approach to ending child poverty and improving life chances. Developing a long-term strategy to tackle decades of inter-generational disadvantage requires new approaches and depends on everyone working together. We therefore want to hear from the public, private and voluntary sectors to find the creative solutions and capitalise on opportunities that can help communities and individuals ensure their children have the very best start in life.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Field, Frank Childpoverty.strategy@childpovertyunit.gsi.gov.uk
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Published: 21/12/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Childcare; Education; Money; Parenting
The Government is today launching a consultation on its approach to ending child poverty and improving life chances. Developing a long-term strategy to tackle decades of inter-generational disadvantage requires new approaches and depends on everyone working together. We therefore want to hear from the public, private and voluntary sectors to find the creative solutions and capitalise on opportunities that can help communities and individuals ensure their children have the very best start in life.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Field, Frank Childpoverty.strategy@childpovertyunit.gsi.gov.uk
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Published: 21/12/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Ministerial Statement - #wco Justice (Education: Children's Commissioner Review)
Teather, Sarah raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Justice; Childcare; Equality; Family Courts; NRP Rights; Parenting
This Government are a proud signatory of the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), are committed to its implementation, and believe it is vital that children and young people have a strong, independent advocate to champion their interests and views and promote their rights. ...
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Published: 06/12/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Justice; Childcare; Equality; Family Courts; NRP Rights; Parenting
This Government are a proud signatory of the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), are committed to its implementation, and believe it is vital that children and young people have a strong, independent advocate to champion their interests and views and promote their rights. ...
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Published: 06/12/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Children: Maintenance)
Lee, Jessica raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Equality; Money; NRP Rights
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions in how many assessed cases currently being dealt with by the Child Support Agency child maintenance liability is abated to take account of shared care arrangements; and what proportion of these cases are abated by (a) one seventh, (b) two sevenths, (c) three sevenths and (d) one half.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Miller, Maria Geraghty, Stephen
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Published: 01/12/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Equality; Money; NRP Rights
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions in how many assessed cases currently being dealt with by the Child Support Agency child maintenance liability is abated to take account of shared care arrangements; and what proportion of these cases are abated by (a) one seventh, (b) two sevenths, (c) three sevenths and (d) one half.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Miller, Maria Geraghty, Stephen
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Published: 01/12/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Children: Maintenance)
Sharma, Alok raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Money
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what estimate he has made of the average difference between the amounts paid by clients of the Child Support Agency on the (a) pre-2002 and (b) post-2002 scheme.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Miller, Maria Geraghty, Stephen
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Published: 01/12/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Money
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what estimate he has made of the average difference between the amounts paid by clients of the Child Support Agency on the (a) pre-2002 and (b) post-2002 scheme.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Miller, Maria Geraghty, Stephen
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Published: 01/12/2010 00:00:00
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17 Dec 2010
14 Dec 2010
£100K extra donation for @theNSPCC that will go towards the £71.2 million staff costs .. about 69.8% of voluntary donations
http://wheresmydad.wordpress.com/2010/12/05/why-wco-wont-be-putting-cartoons-on-our-profiles-for-the-nspcc/
http://wheresmydad.wordpress.com/2010/12/05/why-wco-wont-be-putting-cartoons-on-our-profiles-for-the-nspcc/
£100K extra donations to @theNSPCC that will go towards £71.2 million staff costs .. about 69.8% of voluntary donations
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5 Dec 2010
Why #wco won’t be putting cartoons on our profiles for the #NSPCC
The wheresmydad.org.uk™ Charitable Organisation was created with the simple vision, philosophy and tagline of “promoting fairness, equality & parity for BOTH parents”.
This is the guiding principle in all of our activities, whether scrutinising parliamentary activity, or building our knowledge systems for our support tool wNat.
This simple statement means we cannot agree to situations where discrimination is present, whether implied or explicit.
Unfortunately this our “sticking point” with the NSPCC. They have spent £250 Million pounds on advertising it’s recent “Full Stop” campaign, that according to New Philanthropy Capital thought the campaign was “flawed and naive” with “zero evidence” it actually benefitted any children.
In addition to this possible waste of a massive amount of money, the NSPCC has consistently opposed an automatic right of contact for both parents, arguing that this is not necessarily in the best interests of the child.
It is for this reason we will not be putting a cartoon character as our profile pictures on social networks.
With an average full time staff of 1871 people, at £57.8 million on wages & salaries and an additional £7.3 million on pensions (Average NSPCC earnings: £30,894 + £3,882 pension totalling £34,776 per year).
Let us not forget the 31 people that earn more than £60,000 per year (6 over £100,000 per year)
Total Voluntary Income (the money you put into the collecting tins etc) …… £102,074,000
Total Employee Costs (paying the people and pensions etc) …… £71,248,000
Therefore, simple arithmetic shows Employee costs are 69.8% of Donations. So that for every £1 you donate, nearly 70 pence is for staff, and just over 30 pence goes to their objectives.
Surely there may be a better way to spend all this money?
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http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/ScannedAccounts/Ends01/0000216401_ac_20100331_e_c.pdf
30 Nov 2010
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Justice (Education: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child)
Brooke, Annette raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Justice; Childcare; Equality; Family Courts; NRP Rights; Parenting
To ask the Secretary of State for Education
(1) if he will prepare an implementation plan for the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in England;
(2) whether his Department has made specific budgetary provision for co-ordinating the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Comment by #wco: Ratified in Dec 1991, yet we still do not have enforceable children's rights in Family Court.
As stated: In many jurisdictions, properly implementing the Convention requires an overhaul of child custody and guardianship laws, or, at the very least, a creative approach within the existing laws. The Convention acknowledges that every child has certain basic rights, including the right to life, his or her own name and identity, to be raised by his or her parents within a family or cultural grouping, and to have a relationship with both parents, even if they are separated.
Other contacts: Teather, Sarah
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-25a.20263.h
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UN_Convention_on_the_Rights_of_the_Child
Published: 25/11/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Justice; Childcare; Equality; Family Courts; NRP Rights; Parenting
To ask the Secretary of State for Education
(1) if he will prepare an implementation plan for the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in England;
(2) whether his Department has made specific budgetary provision for co-ordinating the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Comment by #wco: Ratified in Dec 1991, yet we still do not have enforceable children's rights in Family Court.
As stated: In many jurisdictions, properly implementing the Convention requires an overhaul of child custody and guardianship laws, or, at the very least, a creative approach within the existing laws. The Convention acknowledges that every child has certain basic rights, including the right to life, his or her own name and identity, to be raised by his or her parents within a family or cultural grouping, and to have a relationship with both parents, even if they are separated.
Other contacts: Teather, Sarah
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-25a.20263.h
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UN_Convention_on_the_Rights_of_the_Child
Published: 25/11/2010 00:00:00
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Consultation - #wco Legal Aid (Proposals for the Reform of Legal Aid in England and Wales)
Clarke, Kenneth raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Legal Aid; Democracy; Equality; Family Courts; Justice; NRP Rights; Scrutiny
This consultation seeks views on proposals for reform of legal aid in England and Wales. The proposals represent a radical, wide-ranging and ambitious programme of reform which aims to ensure that legal aid is targeted to those who need it most, for those cases in which legal advice or representation is justified.
This consultation is aimed at providers of publicly funded legal services and others with an interest in the justice system.
You are encouraged to use the online questionnaire to provide your response.
Comment by #wco: Another consultation needing the whole-hearted involvement of everyone having trouble with the current Family Law system
Other contacts: legalaidreformmoj@justice.gsi.gov.uk
More details can be read at:
http://www.justice.gov.uk/consultations/legal-aid-reform-151110.htm
Published: 15/11/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Legal Aid; Democracy; Equality; Family Courts; Justice; NRP Rights; Scrutiny
This consultation seeks views on proposals for reform of legal aid in England and Wales. The proposals represent a radical, wide-ranging and ambitious programme of reform which aims to ensure that legal aid is targeted to those who need it most, for those cases in which legal advice or representation is justified.
This consultation is aimed at providers of publicly funded legal services and others with an interest in the justice system.
You are encouraged to use the online questionnaire to provide your response.
Comment by #wco: Another consultation needing the whole-hearted involvement of everyone having trouble with the current Family Law system
Other contacts: legalaidreformmoj@justice.gsi.gov.uk
More details can be read at:
http://www.justice.gov.uk/consultations/legal-aid-reform-151110.htm
Published: 15/11/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Legal Aid (House of Lords: Legal Aid)
Lester, Anthony raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Legal Aid; Equality; Family Courts; Justice; NRP Rights; Money
To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the nature and extent of the impact of the reduction in eligibility for legal aid upon the practical enjoyment of the protection against unlawful discrimination and harassment under the Equality Act 2010.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: McNally, Tom
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-24a.347.6
http://www.justice.gov.uk/consultations/legal-aid-reform-151110.htm
Published: 24/11/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Legal Aid; Equality; Family Courts; Justice; NRP Rights; Money
To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the nature and extent of the impact of the reduction in eligibility for legal aid upon the practical enjoyment of the protection against unlawful discrimination and harassment under the Equality Act 2010.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: McNally, Tom
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-24a.347.6
http://www.justice.gov.uk/consultations/legal-aid-reform-151110.htm
Published: 24/11/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Legal Aid (House of Lords: Legal Aid)
Taylor, John raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Legal Aid; Family Courts; Equality; Justice; Money; NRP Rights
To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the impact of cuts on legal aid for civil causes.
Comment by #wco: potentially upto 1/2 million NRP's being denied justice and equal contact with their child(ren) ..
( and "Yes" we are aware that's scare-mongering, however it is possible within the figures given! )
Other contacts: McNally, Tom
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-23a.308.0
http://www.justice.gov.uk/consultations/legal-aid-reform-151110.htm
Published: 23/11/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Legal Aid; Family Courts; Equality; Justice; Money; NRP Rights
To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the impact of cuts on legal aid for civil causes.
Comment by #wco: potentially upto 1/2 million NRP's being denied justice and equal contact with their child(ren) ..
( and "Yes" we are aware that's scare-mongering, however it is possible within the figures given! )
Other contacts: McNally, Tom
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-23a.308.0
http://www.justice.gov.uk/consultations/legal-aid-reform-151110.htm
Published: 23/11/2010 00:00:00
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27 Nov 2010
24 Nov 2010
Legislation - #wco Legislation (Grandparents (Access Rights) Bill 2010-11)
Percy, Andrew raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Legislation; Childcare; Equality; NRP Rights; Parenting
A Bill to give grandparents rights of access to their grandchildren in certain circumstances; and for connected purposes.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2010-11/grandparentsaccessrights.html
Published: 23/11/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Legislation; Childcare; Equality; NRP Rights; Parenting
A Bill to give grandparents rights of access to their grandchildren in certain circumstances; and for connected purposes.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2010-11/grandparentsaccessrights.html
Published: 23/11/2010 00:00:00
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21 Nov 2010
Gov Written Answer - #wco Education (Education: Children)
Coffey, Ann raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Education; Childcare; Money; Parenting
To ask the Secretary of State for Education what the uptake was of early education places for three and four-year-olds in each local authority by children of households in each (a) family income and (b) employment category in the latest period for which figures are available.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Teather, Sarah
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-18a.21426.h
Published: 18/11/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Education; Childcare; Money; Parenting
To ask the Secretary of State for Education what the uptake was of early education places for three and four-year-olds in each local authority by children of households in each (a) family income and (b) employment category in the latest period for which figures are available.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Teather, Sarah
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-18a.21426.h
Published: 18/11/2010 00:00:00
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18 Nov 2010
Gov Ministerial Statement - #wco Education (Education: Children's Workforce Development Council)
Loughton, Tim raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Education;
The Department for Education is to cease funding work force development activity through the Children's Workforce Development Council, and will bring CWDC's ongoing core activities into the Department. ...
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2010-11-16a.38WS.1
http://www.cwdcouncil.org.uk/
Published: 16/11/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Education;
The Department for Education is to cease funding work force development activity through the Children's Workforce Development Council, and will bring CWDC's ongoing core activities into the Department. ...
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2010-11-16a.38WS.1
http://www.cwdcouncil.org.uk/
Published: 16/11/2010 00:00:00
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17 Nov 2010
Gov Written Answer - #wco Democracy (Prime Minister: Departmental Internet)
Berger, Luciana raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Democracy; Parliament-UK; Scrutiny; Technology
To ask the Prime Minister by
(1) what mechanisms he is undertaking his review of the system for e-petitions to No. 10 Downing street;
(2) what representations he has received from (a) individual members of the public and (b) organisations on his review of the system for e-petitions to No. 10 Downing street;
(3) whether he plans to take steps to encourage members of the public and organisations to participate in his review of the system for e-petitions to No. 10 Downing street.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Cameron, David
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-16a.24078.h
Published: 16/11/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Democracy; Parliament-UK; Scrutiny; Technology
To ask the Prime Minister by
(1) what mechanisms he is undertaking his review of the system for e-petitions to No. 10 Downing street;
(2) what representations he has received from (a) individual members of the public and (b) organisations on his review of the system for e-petitions to No. 10 Downing street;
(3) whether he plans to take steps to encourage members of the public and organisations to participate in his review of the system for e-petitions to No. 10 Downing street.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Cameron, David
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-16a.24078.h
Published: 16/11/2010 00:00:00
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16 Nov 2010
Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Children: Maintenance)
Sharma, Alok raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Money; NRP Rights
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what progress has been made in transferring clients of the Child Support Agency under the pre-2002 scheme to the current scheme; and if he will make a statement.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Miller, Maria Geraghty, Stephen
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-15a.23497.h
Published: 15/11/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Money; NRP Rights
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what progress has been made in transferring clients of the Child Support Agency under the pre-2002 scheme to the current scheme; and if he will make a statement.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Miller, Maria Geraghty, Stephen
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-15a.23497.h
Published: 15/11/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco ContactPoint (Education: Children: Databases)
Davis, David raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): ContactPoint;
To ask the Secretary of State for Education what function the reformed ContactPoint database will have in respect of vulnerable children which is not undertaken by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre; and what steps he plans to take to ensure that only details of children already identified as being at risk are stored on the database.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Loughton, Tim
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-09b.20900.h
Published: 09/11/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): ContactPoint;
To ask the Secretary of State for Education what function the reformed ContactPoint database will have in respect of vulnerable children which is not undertaken by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre; and what steps he plans to take to ensure that only details of children already identified as being at risk are stored on the database.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Loughton, Tim
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-09b.20900.h
Published: 09/11/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Children: Maintenance)
Smith, Julian raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Money
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many complaints the Child Support Agency received in each of the last five years; and how many of these were unresolved on the most recent date for which figures are available.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Miller, Maria Geraghty, Stephen
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-09b.21376.h
Published: 09/11/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Money
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many complaints the Child Support Agency received in each of the last five years; and how many of these were unresolved on the most recent date for which figures are available.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Miller, Maria Geraghty, Stephen
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-09b.21376.h
Published: 09/11/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco NRP Rights (Justice: Grandparents)
Offord, Matthew raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): NRP Rights; Equality; Family Courts
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice whether he plans to bring forward proposals to extend the rights of grandparents to have access to their grandchildren following a divorce or separation.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-09b.22222.h
Published: 09/11/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): NRP Rights; Equality; Family Courts
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice whether he plans to bring forward proposals to extend the rights of grandparents to have access to their grandchildren following a divorce or separation.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-09b.22222.h
Published: 09/11/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco NRP Rights (Education: Contact Orders)
Mosley, Stephen raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): NRP Rights; Childcare; Equality; Family Courts; Justice; Parenting
To ask the Secretary of State for Education what progress the Children and Families Task Force has made towards providing greater access rights to non-resident parents and grandparents when couples separate.
Comment by #wco: If you're having problems with Contact Orders, let the Justice Committee know by emailing them justicecom@parliament.uk and they may take your points into account when considering their review of Family Law
Other contacts: Loughton, Tim
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-08a.17537.h
Published: 08/11/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): NRP Rights; Childcare; Equality; Family Courts; Justice; Parenting
To ask the Secretary of State for Education what progress the Children and Families Task Force has made towards providing greater access rights to non-resident parents and grandparents when couples separate.
Comment by #wco: If you're having problems with Contact Orders, let the Justice Committee know by emailing them justicecom@parliament.uk and they may take your points into account when considering their review of Family Law
Other contacts: Loughton, Tim
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-08a.17537.h
Published: 08/11/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Scrutiny (Prime Minister: Childhood & Family Task Force)
Trickett, Jon raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Scrutiny; Childcare; NRP Rights; Parenting
To ask the Prime Minister on how many occasions the Childhood and Family Task Force has met to date; and who attended each such meeting.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Cameron, David
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-08a.22371.h
Published: 08/11/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Scrutiny; Childcare; NRP Rights; Parenting
To ask the Prime Minister on how many occasions the Childhood and Family Task Force has met to date; and who attended each such meeting.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Cameron, David
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-08a.22371.h
Published: 08/11/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Family Courts (Justice: Family Courts: Offenders)
Hemming, John raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Family Courts; Justice
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice how many people serving a custodial sentence could not be identified in the media because of an injunction by the Family Court in the latest period for which figures are available.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-04a.21503.h
Published: 04/11/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Family Courts; Justice
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice how many people serving a custodial sentence could not be identified in the media because of an injunction by the Family Court in the latest period for which figures are available.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-04a.21503.h
Published: 04/11/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Children: Maintenance)
Vaz, Valerie raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Childcare; Equality; Family Courts; Money; NRP Rights; Parenting
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what recent discussions he has had with the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission on the position of (a) single parents without a new partner and (b) parents with new families under split care arrangements.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Miller, Maria
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-02a.18448.h
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201011/cmhansrd/cm101102/text/101102w0005.htm#10110312000574
Published: 02/11/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Childcare; Equality; Family Courts; Money; NRP Rights; Parenting
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what recent discussions he has had with the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission on the position of (a) single parents without a new partner and (b) parents with new families under split care arrangements.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Miller, Maria
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-02a.18448.h
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201011/cmhansrd/cm101102/text/101102w0005.htm#10110312000574
Published: 02/11/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Money (Treasury: Child Benefit)
Eagle, Angela raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Money; CMEC-CSA; Equality
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the mother of a child will continue to be the primary recipient of child benefit.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Gauke, David
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-02a.21394.h
Published: 02/11/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Money; CMEC-CSA; Equality
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the mother of a child will continue to be the primary recipient of child benefit.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Gauke, David
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-02a.21394.h
Published: 02/11/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco NonProfits (Cabinet Office: Voluntary Organisations: Equality)
Sarwar, Anas raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): NonProfits; Equality; Governance
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what steps his Department has taken to assist voluntary sector organisations contracted to deliver public services to fulfil equality duties in respect of their staff.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Hurd, Nick
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-01c.19877.h
Published: 01/11/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): NonProfits; Equality; Governance
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what steps his Department has taken to assist voluntary sector organisations contracted to deliver public services to fulfil equality duties in respect of their staff.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Hurd, Nick
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-01c.19877.h
Published: 01/11/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Children: Maintenance)
Smith, Nick raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Money
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how much maintenance the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission has collected through the statutory scheme since 1 April 2010.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Miller, Maria Geraghty, Stephen
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-01c.16100.h
http://www.childmaintenance.org/en/publications/stats0610.html
Published: 01/11/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Money
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how much maintenance the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission has collected through the statutory scheme since 1 April 2010.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Miller, Maria Geraghty, Stephen
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-01c.16100.h
http://www.childmaintenance.org/en/publications/stats0610.html
Published: 01/11/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco FoI (Justice: Freedom of Information: Public Expenditure)
Leslie, Charlotte raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): FoI; Money; Scrutiny
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice which bodies funded solely from the public purse are not public authorities for the purposes of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Comment by #wco: We would suggest that rather than an inclusive list as Schedule 1, there is an exception list - by default, ALL public funded bodies to be included. In addition, where public bodies create other entities, including commercial partnerships, then these derivative bodies are covered by the Act too. This loophole allows councils to create companies (eg housing association partnerships) that can hide performance, policy and frustrate any scrutiny on their activities.
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-01c.20852.h
http://sites.google.com/site/thirdchamber/platform#TOC-Justice-Democracy
Published: 01/11/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): FoI; Money; Scrutiny
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice which bodies funded solely from the public purse are not public authorities for the purposes of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Comment by #wco: We would suggest that rather than an inclusive list as Schedule 1, there is an exception list - by default, ALL public funded bodies to be included. In addition, where public bodies create other entities, including commercial partnerships, then these derivative bodies are covered by the Act too. This loophole allows councils to create companies (eg housing association partnerships) that can hide performance, policy and frustrate any scrutiny on their activities.
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-01c.20852.h
http://sites.google.com/site/thirdchamber/platform#TOC-Justice-Democracy
Published: 01/11/2010 00:00:00
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11 Nov 2010
Complementary - #wco Parenting (Dads Included)
wheresmydad.org.uk™ raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Parenting; Childcare; Equality; NRP Rights
The Dads Included campaign, led by the Fatherhood Institute, aims to transform children's, family and health services, including maternity services, pre-schools/nurseries and schools, into services which systematically engage with and support both fathers and mothers.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://www.dadsincluded.org/
http://www.fatherhoodinstitute.org/
Published: 11/11/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Parenting; Childcare; Equality; NRP Rights
The Dads Included campaign, led by the Fatherhood Institute, aims to transform children's, family and health services, including maternity services, pre-schools/nurseries and schools, into services which systematically engage with and support both fathers and mothers.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://www.dadsincluded.org/
http://www.fatherhoodinstitute.org/
Published: 11/11/2010 00:00:00
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1 Nov 2010
Gov Written Answer - #wco Family Courts (Women & Equalities: Equality: Court Orders)
Barclay, Stephen raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Family Courts; Equality; Justice; NRP Rights
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities what recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Justice on equal treatment for fathers and mothers in the enforcement of family court orders.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Featherstone, Lynne
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-10-28a.19941.h
Published: 28/10/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Family Courts; Equality; Justice; NRP Rights
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities what recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Justice on equal treatment for fathers and mothers in the enforcement of family court orders.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Featherstone, Lynne
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-10-28a.19941.h
Published: 28/10/2010 00:00:00
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28 Oct 2010
Gov Written Answer - #wco Family Courts (Justice: Family Courts)
Lopresti, Jack raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Family Courts; Equality; Justice; NRP Rights
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice whether he plans to review his Department's policy on the (a) granting of parental access to children and (b) interviewing of young children in the family court process.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-10-26a.19062.h
Published: 26/10/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Family Courts; Equality; Justice; NRP Rights
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice whether he plans to review his Department's policy on the (a) granting of parental access to children and (b) interviewing of young children in the family court process.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-10-26a.19062.h
Published: 26/10/2010 00:00:00
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http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Gov Written Answer - #wco Family Courts (Justice: Family Courts)
Barclay, Stephen raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Family Courts; Justice; NRP Rights
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what steps his Department is taking to increase the level of enforcement of family court orders.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-10-26a.19789.h
Published: 26/10/2010 00:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Subject(s): Family Courts; Justice; NRP Rights
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what steps his Department is taking to increase the level of enforcement of family court orders.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-10-26a.19789.h
Published: 26/10/2010 00:00:00
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http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
26 Oct 2010
Gov Early Day Motion (EDM) - #wco Democracy (EDM 0852: BINDING LOCAL REFERENDUMS)
Goldsmith, Zac raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Democracy; Legislation; LocalGov; Scrutiny
That this House welcomes the Coalition Agreement commitment to give residents the power to instigate local referendums; believes that this proposal should be strengthened as an extension of direct democracy and to shorten the distance between people and power; welcomes the provisions of the Local Referendums Bill that would enable residents to trigger referendums on any local issue and ensure that the results are binding; and urges the Government to incorporate these provisions into the Localism Bill as part of its commitment to put power in the hands of communities and individuals.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://edmi.parliament.uk/EDMi/EDMDetails.aspx?EDMID=41831&SESSION=905
Published: 18/10/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Democracy; Legislation; LocalGov; Scrutiny
That this House welcomes the Coalition Agreement commitment to give residents the power to instigate local referendums; believes that this proposal should be strengthened as an extension of direct democracy and to shorten the distance between people and power; welcomes the provisions of the Local Referendums Bill that would enable residents to trigger referendums on any local issue and ensure that the results are binding; and urges the Government to incorporate these provisions into the Localism Bill as part of its commitment to put power in the hands of communities and individuals.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://edmi.parliament.uk/EDMi/EDMDetails.aspx?EDMID=41831&SESSION=905
Published: 18/10/2010 00:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Children: Maintenance)
Smith, Nick raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Money
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions in respect of how many children the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission has collected maintenance payments through (a) the statutory arrangement and (b) private arrangements since 1 April 2010.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Miller, Maria Geraghty, Stephen
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-10-25a.16097.h
Published: 25/10/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Money
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions in respect of how many children the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission has collected maintenance payments through (a) the statutory arrangement and (b) private arrangements since 1 April 2010.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Miller, Maria Geraghty, Stephen
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-10-25a.16097.h
Published: 25/10/2010 00:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Gov Written Answer - #wco Education (Education: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child)
Lucas, Caroline raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Education; Legislation
To ask the Secretary of State for Education what programmes and projects his Department has funded to raise public awareness of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in the last five years.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Teather, Sarah
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-10-25a.17433.h
Published: 25/10/2010 00:00:00
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http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Subject(s): Education; Legislation
To ask the Secretary of State for Education what programmes and projects his Department has funded to raise public awareness of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in the last five years.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Teather, Sarah
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-10-25a.17433.h
Published: 25/10/2010 00:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Gov Written Answer - #wco Legislation (Justice: Convention on the Rights of a Child)
Bottomley, Peter raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Legislation; Family Courts
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice whether the Commission on a British Bill of Rights will consider the extent to which children's rights under the Convention on the Rights of a Child are protected in UK law.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Clarke, Kenneth
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-10-25a.18584.h
Published: 25/10/2010 00:00:00
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http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Subject(s): Legislation; Family Courts
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice whether the Commission on a British Bill of Rights will consider the extent to which children's rights under the Convention on the Rights of a Child are protected in UK law.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Clarke, Kenneth
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-10-25a.18584.h
Published: 25/10/2010 00:00:00
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http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
21 Oct 2010
Gov Ministerial Statement - #wco Money (Work & Pensions: Fraud & Error (Benefits System))
Duncan Smith, Iain raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Money; CMEC-CSA; Scrutiny
I am today publishing "Tackling fraud and error in the benefit and tax credits systems" a new joint DWP and HMRC strategy. This will be followed by a wider cross-government approach to tackling fraud, error and debt collection across the rest of the public sector being led by the Minister for the Cabinet Office. This strategy contains proposals to reduce significantly the level of fraud and error in the welfare system. It contains measures to prevent fraud and error from the outset of any claim; root out and correct mistakes where they do happen; deliver tough punishments for those who defraud the system; and deter those who would try to abuse the system in future. ...
Comment by #wco:
"All financial information should be shared between all relevant agencies (both central and local) to eliminate errors and inconsistencies. In addition, this would provide the basis for correct assessment of universal benefit payments in the future.
We would strongly suggest the concept of "Circumstance Payments" that would replace all current benefits. The idea of "Income Based" or "Contribution Based" should disappear, along with "Passport Benefits". Additional help (eg free prescriptions etc) would be granted based on the total household income rather than what type of benefit received."
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2010-10-18a.48WS.4
Published: 18/10/2010 00:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Subject(s): Money; CMEC-CSA; Scrutiny
I am today publishing "Tackling fraud and error in the benefit and tax credits systems" a new joint DWP and HMRC strategy. This will be followed by a wider cross-government approach to tackling fraud, error and debt collection across the rest of the public sector being led by the Minister for the Cabinet Office. This strategy contains proposals to reduce significantly the level of fraud and error in the welfare system. It contains measures to prevent fraud and error from the outset of any claim; root out and correct mistakes where they do happen; deliver tough punishments for those who defraud the system; and deter those who would try to abuse the system in future. ...
Comment by #wco:
"All financial information should be shared between all relevant agencies (both central and local) to eliminate errors and inconsistencies. In addition, this would provide the basis for correct assessment of universal benefit payments in the future.
We would strongly suggest the concept of "Circumstance Payments" that would replace all current benefits. The idea of "Income Based" or "Contribution Based" should disappear, along with "Passport Benefits". Additional help (eg free prescriptions etc) would be granted based on the total household income rather than what type of benefit received."
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2010-10-18a.48WS.4
Published: 18/10/2010 00:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Gov Ministerial Statement - #wco Family Courts (Justice: Family Courts: Part 2 of the Children, Schools and Families Act 2010)
Loughton, Tim raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Family Courts; Justice; Equality; Legislation; NRP Rights
The Under-Secretary of State for Education, the Minister with responsibility for children and families, my hon. Friend Tim Loughton and I wish to make the following statement to the House about part 2 of the Children, Schools and Families Act 2010. ...
Comment by #wco:
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Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2010-10-11a.7WS.4
http://www.justice.gov.uk/reviews/family-justice-intro.htm
Published: 11/10/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Family Courts; Justice; Equality; Legislation; NRP Rights
The Under-Secretary of State for Education, the Minister with responsibility for children and families, my hon. Friend Tim Loughton and I wish to make the following statement to the House about part 2 of the Children, Schools and Families Act 2010. ...
Comment by #wco:
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Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2010-10-11a.7WS.4
http://www.justice.gov.uk/reviews/family-justice-intro.htm
Published: 11/10/2010 00:00:00
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http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Gov Ministerial Statement - #wco Justice (House of Lords: Courts Service and Tribunals Service)
Clarke, Kenneth raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Justice; Legislation; Scrutiny
I am announcing today proposals to bring the tribunals judiciary in England and Wales under the overall leadership of the Lord Chief Justice. The changes require primary legislation and I hope to include them in a Bill as soon as parliamentary time allows. ...
Comment by #wco:
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Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2010-10-05a.2.0
Published: 05/10/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Justice; Legislation; Scrutiny
I am announcing today proposals to bring the tribunals judiciary in England and Wales under the overall leadership of the Lord Chief Justice. The changes require primary legislation and I hope to include them in a Bill as soon as parliamentary time allows. ...
Comment by #wco:
""
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2010-10-05a.2.0
Published: 05/10/2010 00:00:00
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http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Gov Written Answer - #wco SocialWorkers (Education: Children: Protection)
Trickett, Jon raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): SocialWorkers; Childcare; Parenting
To ask the Secretary of State for Education what plans he has for the future provision of child protection services previously provided through the Government Office Network; and what assessment he has made of the likely effects on child protection services of the closure of that Network.
Comment by #wco:
""
Other contacts: Loughton, Tim
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-10-20a.16420.h
Published: 20/10/2010 00:00:00
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http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Subject(s): SocialWorkers; Childcare; Parenting
To ask the Secretary of State for Education what plans he has for the future provision of child protection services previously provided through the Government Office Network; and what assessment he has made of the likely effects on child protection services of the closure of that Network.
Comment by #wco:
""
Other contacts: Loughton, Tim
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-10-20a.16420.h
Published: 20/10/2010 00:00:00
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http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Gov Written Answer - #wco SocialWorkers (Education: Children in Care)
Farron, Tim raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): SocialWorkers; Childcare; Parenting
To ask the Secretary of State for Education if he will bring forward proposals to improve arrangements for accountability in decision-making in respect of decisions on removal of children from parental care.
Comment by #wco:
""
Other contacts: Loughton, Tim
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-10-20a.18367.h
Published: 20/10/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): SocialWorkers; Childcare; Parenting
To ask the Secretary of State for Education if he will bring forward proposals to improve arrangements for accountability in decision-making in respect of decisions on removal of children from parental care.
Comment by #wco:
""
Other contacts: Loughton, Tim
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-10-20a.18367.h
Published: 20/10/2010 00:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Gov Written Answer - #wco Money (Justice: Coroners & Justice Act 2009)
Bain, William raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Money; Justice; Legislation; CMEC-CSA
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice
(1) what discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the implementation of section 155 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, with particular reference to the allocation of funds recovered under that provision;
(2) when he plans to bring into force section 155 and related provisions of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009.
Comment by #wco:
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Other contacts: Blunt, Crispin
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-10-19a.16571.h
Published: 19/10/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Money; Justice; Legislation; CMEC-CSA
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice
(1) what discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the implementation of section 155 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, with particular reference to the allocation of funds recovered under that provision;
(2) when he plans to bring into force section 155 and related provisions of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009.
Comment by #wco:
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Other contacts: Blunt, Crispin
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-10-19a.16571.h
Published: 19/10/2010 00:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Gov Written Answer - #wco Justice (Home Dept: Investigatory Powers Tribunal)
Chishti, Rehman raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Justice; CMEC-CSA; Justice; NRP Rights; Scrutiny
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal.
Comment by #wco:
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Other contacts: Herbert, Nick
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-10-18a.16578.h
http://www.ipt-uk.com/
Published: 18/10/2010 00:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Subject(s): Justice; CMEC-CSA; Justice; NRP Rights; Scrutiny
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal.
Comment by #wco:
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Other contacts: Herbert, Nick
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-10-18a.16578.h
http://www.ipt-uk.com/
Published: 18/10/2010 00:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Gov Written Answer - #wco Legal Aid (Justice: Legal Aid)
Brown, Lyn raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Legal Aid; Equality; Family Courts; Justice; Money; NRP Rights
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what changes he plans to make to the eligibility criteria for legal aid in the next 12 months.
Comment by #wco:
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Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-10-13a.17237.h
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2010-06-23a.16WS.0
Published: 13/10/2010 00:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Subject(s): Legal Aid; Equality; Family Courts; Justice; Money; NRP Rights
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what changes he plans to make to the eligibility criteria for legal aid in the next 12 months.
Comment by #wco:
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Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-10-13a.17237.h
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2010-06-23a.16WS.0
Published: 13/10/2010 00:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Child Support Agency)
Wharton, James raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Money; NRP Rights
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions whether his Department plans to reorganise the work of the Child Support Agency to transfer legacy cases to new child support systems.
Comment by #wco:
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Other contacts: Miller, Maria Geraghty, Stephen
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-10-04a.14903.h
Published: 04/10/2010 00:00:00
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http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Money; NRP Rights
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions whether his Department plans to reorganise the work of the Child Support Agency to transfer legacy cases to new child support systems.
Comment by #wco:
""
Other contacts: Miller, Maria Geraghty, Stephen
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-10-04a.14903.h
Published: 04/10/2010 00:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Gov Written Answer - #wco Scrutiny (House of Lords: High Court: Records)
Lester, Anthony raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Scrutiny; Family Courts; Governance
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they plan to give the public direct access to the official digital records of High Court proceedings.
Comment by #wco:
"All these records should be public record, how on earth can justice be seen to be done if external scrutiny is not permitted?"
Other contacts: McNally, Tom
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-27a.541.0
http://sites.google.com/site/thirdchamber/platform#TOC-Crime
Published: 27/09/2010 00:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Subject(s): Scrutiny; Family Courts; Governance
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they plan to give the public direct access to the official digital records of High Court proceedings.
Comment by #wco:
"All these records should be public record, how on earth can justice be seen to be done if external scrutiny is not permitted?"
Other contacts: McNally, Tom
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-27a.541.0
http://sites.google.com/site/thirdchamber/platform#TOC-Crime
Published: 27/09/2010 00:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Gov Written Answer - #wco Scrutiny (House of Lords: EU: Legislation)
Scrymgeour, Alexander raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Scrutiny; Democracy; Legislation; Parliament-EU; Parliament-UK
To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they will take to help strengthen the scrutiny by national parliaments of proposed European legislation.
Comment by #wco:
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Other contacts: Howell, David
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-27a.481.6
Published: 27/09/2010 00:00:00
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http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Subject(s): Scrutiny; Democracy; Legislation; Parliament-EU; Parliament-UK
To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they will take to help strengthen the scrutiny by national parliaments of proposed European legislation.
Comment by #wco:
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Other contacts: Howell, David
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-27a.481.6
Published: 27/09/2010 00:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Gov Written Answer - #wco Justice (House of Lords: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child)
Whitaker, Janet raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Justice; Childcare; Parenting
To ask Her Majesty's Government when they will submit their next report to the United Nations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child; and what account they will take of the evidence of non-governmental organisations.
Comment by #wco:
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Other contacts: Hill, Jonathan
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-27a.469.4
Published: 27/09/2010 00:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Subject(s): Justice; Childcare; Parenting
To ask Her Majesty's Government when they will submit their next report to the United Nations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child; and what account they will take of the evidence of non-governmental organisations.
Comment by #wco:
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Other contacts: Hill, Jonathan
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-27a.469.4
Published: 27/09/2010 00:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
15 Oct 2010
WordPress - #wco Internal (wheresmydad.org.uk™ WordPress Blog)
wheresmydad.org.uk™ raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Internal;
Comment by #wco:
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Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://wheresmydad.wordpress.com/
Published: 15/10/2010 00:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Subject(s): Internal;
Comment by #wco:
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Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://wheresmydad.wordpress.com/
Published: 15/10/2010 00:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
9 Oct 2010
Advocacy - #wco Solicitors (Legal Ombudsman)
Sampson, Adam raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Solicitors; Governance; Family Courts; Legal Aid; NRP Rights
We have formal powers to resolve complaints about lawyers. It is a free service. Our job is to look at legal complaints in a fair and independent way – we will not take sides.
As with any kind of dispute, it is always best to complain to your lawyer first to give them a chance to resolve the issue. If you are still not satisfied or are not sure about what to do, then please get in touch with us.
Comment by #wco:
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Other contacts: Robinson, Alison enquiries@legalombudsman.org.uk
More details can be read at:
http://www.legalombudsman.org.uk
http://www.legalombudsman.org.uk/downloads/documents/pressreleases/Legal_Ombudsman_Media_Release_041010.pdf
Published: 06/10/2010 00:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Subject(s): Solicitors; Governance; Family Courts; Legal Aid; NRP Rights
We have formal powers to resolve complaints about lawyers. It is a free service. Our job is to look at legal complaints in a fair and independent way – we will not take sides.
As with any kind of dispute, it is always best to complain to your lawyer first to give them a chance to resolve the issue. If you are still not satisfied or are not sure about what to do, then please get in touch with us.
Comment by #wco:
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Other contacts: Robinson, Alison enquiries@legalombudsman.org.uk
More details can be read at:
http://www.legalombudsman.org.uk
http://www.legalombudsman.org.uk/downloads/documents/pressreleases/Legal_Ombudsman_Media_Release_041010.pdf
Published: 06/10/2010 00:00:00
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3 Oct 2010
“Our society rightly values the birth family as the primary source of care for children and young people and disrupting that bond is seen as a serious step to take, requiring close scrutiny before the courts will grant the legal authority to do so.†- Eileen Munro (1 Oct 2010), Munro Review of Child Protection Part 1, Page 23 http://bit.ly/Munro-1
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21 Sept 2010
Gov Written Answer - #wco Scruntiny (Cabinet Office: Data Protection)
Swinson, Jo raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Scruntiny; Democracy; FoI; LocalGov; Metadata; Technology
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what plans he has to bring forward legislation to enshrine a right to data, as set out in the coalition agreement; and if he will make a statement.
Other contacts: Maude, Francis
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-16a.15690.h
Published: 16/09/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Scruntiny; Democracy; FoI; LocalGov; Metadata; Technology
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what plans he has to bring forward legislation to enshrine a right to data, as set out in the coalition agreement; and if he will make a statement.
Other contacts: Maude, Francis
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-16a.15690.h
Published: 16/09/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Legal Aid (Justice: Legal Aid)
Fuller, Richard raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Legal Aid; Family Courts; NRP Rights; Solicitors
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what the legal aid budget was in respect of (a) criminal case legal aid and (b) family and social welfare legal aid in each of the last three years.
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-16a.15157.h
Published: 16/09/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Legal Aid; Family Courts; NRP Rights; Solicitors
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what the legal aid budget was in respect of (a) criminal case legal aid and (b) family and social welfare legal aid in each of the last three years.
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-16a.15157.h
Published: 16/09/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Legal Aid (Justice: Legal Advice and Assistance)
Fuller, Richard raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Legal Aid; Justice; NRP Rights; Solicitors
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what assessment he has made of the likely effects of the recent tendering exercise by the Legal Services Commission on the ability of the most vulnerable people to gain access to legal advice and representation.
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-16a.15142.h
Published: 16/09/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Legal Aid; Justice; NRP Rights; Solicitors
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what assessment he has made of the likely effects of the recent tendering exercise by the Legal Services Commission on the ability of the most vulnerable people to gain access to legal advice and representation.
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-16a.15142.h
Published: 16/09/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Parenting (Education: Parenting Orders)
Flint, Caroline raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Parenting; Childcare; Education
To ask the Secretary of State for Education how many parenting orders have been issued for (a) truancy and (b) other offences in (i) Doncaster, (ii) South Yorkshire and (iii) England since their introduction.
Only 9617 orders between 1998 & 2008 ? Surely there should have been more, if for nothing else but to educate the "yoof" and children that are having children.
Other contacts: Gibb, Nick
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-16a.12706.h
Published: 16/09/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Parenting; Childcare; Education
To ask the Secretary of State for Education how many parenting orders have been issued for (a) truancy and (b) other offences in (i) Doncaster, (ii) South Yorkshire and (iii) England since their introduction.
Only 9617 orders between 1998 & 2008 ? Surely there should have been more, if for nothing else but to educate the "yoof" and children that are having children.
Other contacts: Gibb, Nick
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-16a.12706.h
Published: 16/09/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco ContactPoint (Education: Children: Databases)
Berry, Jake raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): ContactPoint; Childcare; Regulation; Parenting; SocialWorkers; Technology
To ask the Secretary of State for Education whether the Government plans to replace ContactPoint.
Other contacts: Loughton, Tim
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-16a.11460.h
Published: 16/09/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): ContactPoint; Childcare; Regulation; Parenting; SocialWorkers; Technology
To ask the Secretary of State for Education whether the Government plans to replace ContactPoint.
Other contacts: Loughton, Tim
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-16a.11460.h
Published: 16/09/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco CAFCASS (Education: CAFCASS)
Moon, Madeleine raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): CAFCASS; Family Courts
To ask the Secretary of State for Education
(1) how much was paid by (a) the Children and Family Court and Advisory Service (CAFCASS) England and (b) CAFCASS Cymru to self employed contractors in family cases, (i) in total and (ii) for travel expenses in each year from 2002 to 2010; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what information his Department holds on the average number of years of post-qualification childcare social work experience of (a) children's guardians employed by the Children and Family Court and Advisory Service (CAFCASS), (b) self-employed contractors employed by CAFCASS and (c) independent social workers acting as expert witnesses in family proceedings; and if he will make a statement.
Other contacts: Loughton, Tim Douglas, Anthony
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-16a.13196.h
Published: 16/09/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): CAFCASS; Family Courts
To ask the Secretary of State for Education
(1) how much was paid by (a) the Children and Family Court and Advisory Service (CAFCASS) England and (b) CAFCASS Cymru to self employed contractors in family cases, (i) in total and (ii) for travel expenses in each year from 2002 to 2010; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what information his Department holds on the average number of years of post-qualification childcare social work experience of (a) children's guardians employed by the Children and Family Court and Advisory Service (CAFCASS), (b) self-employed contractors employed by CAFCASS and (c) independent social workers acting as expert witnesses in family proceedings; and if he will make a statement.
Other contacts: Loughton, Tim Douglas, Anthony
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-16a.13196.h
Published: 16/09/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission)
Trickett, Jon raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Justice; Money; NRP Rights
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions whether all pre-2003 Child Support Agency cases will be transferred to the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission by 2011.
Other contacts: Miller, Maria Geraghty, Stephen
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-15b.13941.h
Published: 15/09/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Justice; Money; NRP Rights
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions whether all pre-2003 Child Support Agency cases will be transferred to the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission by 2011.
Other contacts: Miller, Maria Geraghty, Stephen
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-15b.13941.h
Published: 15/09/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Legal Aid (Justice: Contracts)
Lucas, Ian raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Legal Aid; Family Courts; Solicitors
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice how many appeals against the tender decisions made in respect of Legal Services Commission (LSC) contracts due to commence on 14 October 2010 in (a) North East Wales, (b) Wales and (c) England the LSC is considering.
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-15b.14786.h
Published: 15/09/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Legal Aid; Family Courts; Solicitors
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice how many appeals against the tender decisions made in respect of Legal Services Commission (LSC) contracts due to commence on 14 October 2010 in (a) North East Wales, (b) Wales and (c) England the LSC is considering.
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-15b.14786.h
Published: 15/09/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Legal Aid (Justice: Contracts)
Sanders, Adrian raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Legal Aid; Family Courts; Solicitors
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what consideration his Department has given in its invitation to tender for (a) prison law and (b) family law services in 2010 to ensuring that the technical and professional ability specifications are (i) reasonable and proportionate and (ii) compliant with the provisions of clause 15 (12) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2006.
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-15b.14553.h
Published: 15/09/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Legal Aid; Family Courts; Solicitors
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what consideration his Department has given in its invitation to tender for (a) prison law and (b) family law services in 2010 to ensuring that the technical and professional ability specifications are (i) reasonable and proportionate and (ii) compliant with the provisions of clause 15 (12) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2006.
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-15b.14553.h
Published: 15/09/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Legal Aid (Justice: Legal Aid Scheme: Contracts)
Hodgson, Sharon raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Legal Aid; Family Courts; Solicitors
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what discussions his Department has had with the Legal Services Commission on the number of legal aid contracts granted in the recent tendering round; and if he will make a statement.
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-14a.14467.h
Published: 14/09/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Legal Aid; Family Courts; Solicitors
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what discussions his Department has had with the Legal Services Commission on the number of legal aid contracts granted in the recent tendering round; and if he will make a statement.
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-14a.14467.h
Published: 14/09/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Legal Aid (Justice: Family Courts: Legal Aid)
Brooke, Annette raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Legal Aid; Family Courts; Money; Solicitors
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what representations he has received on the reduction in the number of contracts issued by his Department for family legal aid work; and if he will make a statement.
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-13b.14759.h
Published: 13/09/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Legal Aid; Family Courts; Money; Solicitors
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what representations he has received on the reduction in the number of contracts issued by his Department for family legal aid work; and if he will make a statement.
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-13b.14759.h
Published: 13/09/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Child Support Agency)
Ruane, Chris raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Money
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions in how many cases the Child Support Agency recorded intercession by an hon. Member in 2009-10.
Other contacts: Miller, Maria Geraghty, Stephen
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-13b.14913.h
Published: 13/09/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Money
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions in how many cases the Child Support Agency recorded intercession by an hon. Member in 2009-10.
Other contacts: Miller, Maria Geraghty, Stephen
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-13b.14913.h
Published: 13/09/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Ministerial Statement - #wco Justice (Justice: Judiciary (England and Wales))
Clarke, Kenneth raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Justice; Democracy; Family Courts; Governance
I am announcing today proposals to bring the tribunals judiciary in England and Wales under the overall leadership of the Lord Chief Justice. The changes require primary legislation and I hope to include them in a Bill as soon as parliamentary time allows. ... (more)
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2010-09-16b.63WS.1
Published: 16/09/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Justice; Democracy; Family Courts; Governance
I am announcing today proposals to bring the tribunals judiciary in England and Wales under the overall leadership of the Lord Chief Justice. The changes require primary legislation and I hope to include them in a Bill as soon as parliamentary time allows. ... (more)
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2010-09-16b.63WS.1
Published: 16/09/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Ministerial Statement - #wco Money (Treasury: Savings Accounts and Health in Pregnancy Grant Bill)
Hoban, Mark raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Money;
The Savings Accounts and Health in Pregnancy Grant Bill has today been introduced into the House of Commons.
This Bill would end eligibility for child trust funds and abolish the health in pregnancy grant from January 2011, and repeal the Saving Gateway Accounts Act 2009. ... (more)
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2010-09-15b.39WS.1
Published: 15/09/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Money;
The Savings Accounts and Health in Pregnancy Grant Bill has today been introduced into the House of Commons.
This Bill would end eligibility for child trust funds and abolish the health in pregnancy grant from January 2011, and repeal the Saving Gateway Accounts Act 2009. ... (more)
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2010-09-15b.39WS.1
Published: 15/09/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Early Day Motion (EDM) - #wco Justice (EDM 0763: ANDREW FRANCE)
Hemming, John raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Justice; Democracy; Family Courts; LocalGov; Scruntiny
That this House notes that Andrew France, a constituent in Birmingham, Yardley, was told that Birmingham City Council would take action against him unless he agreed to stop talking about his case to his hon. Member; believes that the actions of the authorities in threatening action against a constituent for talking to his hon. Memberwere wrong; and calls on them to apologise.
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://edmi.parliament.uk/EDMi/EDMDetails.aspx?EDMID=41723&SESSION=905
Published: 16/09/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Justice; Democracy; Family Courts; LocalGov; Scruntiny
That this House notes that Andrew France, a constituent in Birmingham, Yardley, was told that Birmingham City Council would take action against him unless he agreed to stop talking about his case to his hon. Member; believes that the actions of the authorities in threatening action against a constituent for talking to his hon. Memberwere wrong; and calls on them to apologise.
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://edmi.parliament.uk/EDMi/EDMDetails.aspx?EDMID=41723&SESSION=905
Published: 16/09/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Early Day Motion (EDM) - #wco Democracy (EDM 0759: VOTER REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS)
Brennan, Kevin raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Democracy; Parliament-UK
That this House expresses its dismay at the Government's view that there should be no requirement on individuals to register to vote; believes that it is a citizen's civic duty to register to vote; notes that in Northern Ireland where individual voter registration has already been introduced it remains an offence not to return the voter registration form; and calls on the Government to reconsider its position in the light of the message about the importance of voter registration it sends out to the public.
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://edmi.parliament.uk/EDMi/EDMDetails.aspx?EDMID=41719&SESSION=905
Published: 16/09/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Democracy; Parliament-UK
That this House expresses its dismay at the Government's view that there should be no requirement on individuals to register to vote; believes that it is a citizen's civic duty to register to vote; notes that in Northern Ireland where individual voter registration has already been introduced it remains an offence not to return the voter registration form; and calls on the Government to reconsider its position in the light of the message about the importance of voter registration it sends out to the public.
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://edmi.parliament.uk/EDMi/EDMDetails.aspx?EDMID=41719&SESSION=905
Published: 16/09/2010 00:00:00
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12 Sept 2010
Gov Early Day Motion (EDM) - #wco Education (EDM 0661: SEX AND RELATIONSHIP EDUCATION)
Bryant, Chris raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Education; Parenting
That this House notes that, despite attempts by successive governments, the number of teenage pregnancies across the UK remains dramatically higher than in any other country in Europe; further notes that the number of sexually transmitted infections amongst young people continues to grow; believes that high quality sex and relationship education is vital in empowering young people to make responsible choices; and calls on the Government to make provision for such sex and relationship education for all children in all schools.
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://edmi.parliament.uk/EDMi/EDMDetails.aspx?EDMID=41620&SESSION=905
Published: 06/09/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Education; Parenting
That this House notes that, despite attempts by successive governments, the number of teenage pregnancies across the UK remains dramatically higher than in any other country in Europe; further notes that the number of sexually transmitted infections amongst young people continues to grow; believes that high quality sex and relationship education is vital in empowering young people to make responsible choices; and calls on the Government to make provision for such sex and relationship education for all children in all schools.
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://edmi.parliament.uk/EDMi/EDMDetails.aspx?EDMID=41620&SESSION=905
Published: 06/09/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Early Day Motion (EDM) - #wco Legal Aid (EDM 0694: LEGAL AID)
Lloyd, Stephen raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Legal Aid; Family Courts
That this House supports an effective legal aid system, meeting the needs of the most vulnerable in society; recognises the need for provision of services by a wide range of legal providers across the entire country, rural and urban; considers that the tendering process to deliver social welfare and family services undertaken by the Legal Services Commission this year does not meet that objective as it reduces choice in a particularly challenging area in providing access to justice; and calls on the Government to reconsider this tendering process before it damages the family service legal provision irrevocably.
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://edmi.parliament.uk/EDMi/EDMDetails.aspx?EDMID=41654&SESSION=905
Published: 08/09/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Legal Aid; Family Courts
That this House supports an effective legal aid system, meeting the needs of the most vulnerable in society; recognises the need for provision of services by a wide range of legal providers across the entire country, rural and urban; considers that the tendering process to deliver social welfare and family services undertaken by the Legal Services Commission this year does not meet that objective as it reduces choice in a particularly challenging area in providing access to justice; and calls on the Government to reconsider this tendering process before it damages the family service legal provision irrevocably.
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://edmi.parliament.uk/EDMi/EDMDetails.aspx?EDMID=41654&SESSION=905
Published: 08/09/2010 00:00:00
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10 Sept 2010
Gov Written Answer - #wco Childcare (Education: Children: Day Care)
Wright, Simon raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Childcare; SureStart
To ask the Secretary of State for Education how many childcare places there were (a) in each county in the East of England and (b) nationwide in (i) 2007, (ii) 2008 and (iii) 2009; and how many such places there have been in each area in 2010 to date.
Other contacts: Teather, Sarah
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-08a.7048.h
Published: 08/09/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): Childcare; SureStart
To ask the Secretary of State for Education how many childcare places there were (a) in each county in the East of England and (b) nationwide in (i) 2007, (ii) 2008 and (iii) 2009; and how many such places there have been in each area in 2010 to date.
Other contacts: Teather, Sarah
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-08a.7048.h
Published: 08/09/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco FoI (Justice: Freedom of Information: Legislation)
Bain, William raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): FoI;
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what steps he plans to take to extend the scope of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-07a.13237.h
Published: 07/09/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): FoI;
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what steps he plans to take to extend the scope of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-07a.13237.h
Published: 07/09/2010 00:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco SocialWorkers (Education: Children: Protection)
Munn, Meg raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): SocialWorkers; Childcare
To ask the Secretary of State for Education what representations he has received from organisations representing children's interests on his proposal to publish serious case reviews in full.
Other contacts: Loughton, Tim
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-07a.10328.h
Published: 07/09/2010 00:00:00
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Subject(s): SocialWorkers; Childcare
To ask the Secretary of State for Education what representations he has received from organisations representing children's interests on his proposal to publish serious case reviews in full.
Other contacts: Loughton, Tim
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-07a.10328.h
Published: 07/09/2010 00:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Child Support Agency: Standards)
Morris, David raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Money
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what steps he is taking to improve the performance of (a) the Child Support Agency and (b) the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission against its objectives.
Other contacts: Miller, Maria
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-07a.12152.h
http://www.childmaintenance.org/en/pdf/Business-Plan-2010.pdf
Published: 07/09/2010 00:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Money
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what steps he is taking to improve the performance of (a) the Child Support Agency and (b) the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission against its objectives.
Other contacts: Miller, Maria
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-09-07a.12152.h
http://www.childmaintenance.org/en/pdf/Business-Plan-2010.pdf
Published: 07/09/2010 00:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
8 Sept 2010
6 Sept 2010
dadtalk: New video on DadTalk - Working with your Child's Teacher.... http://ping.fm/My6QF http://ping.fm/mWh2t
2 Sept 2010
2 Family Law reviews are in progress - please help by giving us your suggestions for change http://ping.fm/mcQKi wco
31 Aug 2010
YSGL - #NRP-Rights (wheresmydad.org.uk backup site)
wheresmydad.org.uk™ raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): NRP-Rights; Technology
This is the backup (DR) site for wheresmydad.org.uk
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://sites.google.com/site/wheresmydad/
http://www.facebook.com/wheresmydad.org.uk
Published: 31/08/2010 00:00:00
Subject(s): NRP-Rights; Technology
This is the backup (DR) site for wheresmydad.org.uk
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://sites.google.com/site/wheresmydad/
http://www.facebook.com/wheresmydad.org.uk
Published: 31/08/2010 00:00:00
30 Aug 2010
Resource & Support - #Education (Kids Count is a National organisation looking to bridge the gap between intellectual and practical solutions)
Somebody raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Education;
Kids Count is a National organisation looking to bridge the gap between intellectual and practical solutions
Other contacts: linda@kidscount.org.uk
More details can be read at:
http://www.kidscount.org.uk/
Published: 30/08/2010 00:00:00
Subject(s): Education;
Kids Count is a National organisation looking to bridge the gap between intellectual and practical solutions
Other contacts: linda@kidscount.org.uk
More details can be read at:
http://www.kidscount.org.uk/
Published: 30/08/2010 00:00:00
Advocacy - #Solicitors (the Association of Lawyers for Children)
Somebody raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Solicitors;
The ALC is a membership organisation which promotes justice for children and young people within the legal system in England and Wales.
Other contacts: admin@alc.org.uk
More details can be read at:
http://www.alc.org.uk/
Published: 30/08/2010 00:00:00
Subject(s): Solicitors;
The ALC is a membership organisation which promotes justice for children and young people within the legal system in England and Wales.
Other contacts: admin@alc.org.uk
More details can be read at:
http://www.alc.org.uk/
Published: 30/08/2010 00:00:00
Resource & Support - #Education (Ofsted Publications)
raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Education;
General publications from OFSTED
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/Ofsted-home/Forms-and-guidance/Browse-all-by/Other/General/(sort)/date
Published: 30/08/2010 00:00:00
Subject(s): Education;
General publications from OFSTED
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/Ofsted-home/Forms-and-guidance/Browse-all-by/Other/General/(sort)/date
Published: 30/08/2010 00:00:00
Advocacy - #Justice (The Public Law Project)
raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Justice;
PLP is an independent, national legal charity which aims to improve access to public law remedies for those whose access is restricted by poverty, discrimination or other similar barriers.
Other contacts: admin@publiclawproject.org.uk
More details can be read at:
http://www.publiclawproject.org.uk/
Published: 30/08/2010 00:00:00
Subject(s): Justice;
PLP is an independent, national legal charity which aims to improve access to public law remedies for those whose access is restricted by poverty, discrimination or other similar barriers.
Other contacts: admin@publiclawproject.org.uk
More details can be read at:
http://www.publiclawproject.org.uk/
Published: 30/08/2010 00:00:00
New updates about Early Years qualifications and suitability
Ofsted have updated qualification, compliance and inspection requirements http://ping.fm/dPX9y
5 Aug 2010
Advocacy - #Legislation (A new website that provides a forum where law firms can bid for legal work)
Somebody raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Legislation;
A new website that provides a forum where law firms can bid for legal work
Other contacts: https://www.bid4fees.co.uk/page/contact
More details can be read at:
https://www.bid4fees.co.uk/
Published: 05/08/2010 00:00:00
Subject(s): Legislation;
A new website that provides a forum where law firms can bid for legal work
Other contacts: https://www.bid4fees.co.uk/page/contact
More details can be read at:
https://www.bid4fees.co.uk/
Published: 05/08/2010 00:00:00
30 Jul 2010
Other Gov Site - #Regulation (Policing in the 21st century: reconnecting police and the people)
Somebody raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Regulation;
Consultation on Policing in the 21st century: reconnecting police and the people
Other contacts: CPGcommunications@Homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
More details can be read at:
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/consultations/policing-21st-century/
Published: 30/07/2010 00:00:00
Subject(s): Regulation;
Consultation on Policing in the 21st century: reconnecting police and the people
Other contacts: CPGcommunications@Homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
More details can be read at:
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/consultations/policing-21st-century/
Published: 30/07/2010 00:00:00
29 Jul 2010
Legislation - #Legislation (National Archives: UK Legislation)
raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Legislation;
Publishing all UK legislation is a core part of the remit of Her Majesty's Stationery Office (HMSO), part of The National Archives, and the Office of the Queen's Printer for Scotland.
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/
Published: 29/07/2010 00:00:00
Subject(s): Legislation;
Publishing all UK legislation is a core part of the remit of Her Majesty's Stationery Office (HMSO), part of The National Archives, and the Office of the Queen's Printer for Scotland.
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/
Published: 29/07/2010 00:00:00
15 Jul 2010
Family Justice Review reminder
Just a quick reminder that the Family Justice Review is still in progress and if you have an interest in this area you should get in contact with the panel and let them know your comments.
Call them on 020 3334 4200 or go to their website at http://www.justice.gov.uk/reviews/family-justice-intro.htm
David Norgrove is the Chair Person and if you want to know the other members of his team his team, go to http://wheresmydadorguk.giving.officelive.com/ByGroup.aspx and look for “Family Justice Review” in the group name.
The terms of reference can be read at http://www.justice.gov.uk/reviews/fjr-terms-reference.htm
14 Jul 2010
Shared Parenting Bill
We must bring to your attention the presentation of the Shared Parenting Bill by Mr Brian Binley MP on 13 July 2010.
More information can be seen via theyworkforyou.com website at http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2010-07-13a.812.3 and can be followed at the parliament.uk website by clicking http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2010-11/sharedparentingorders.html
He was supported in the bill by MP’s Dr Thérèse Coffey, Mr Douglas Carswell, Mr Philip Hollobone, Mr Christopher Chope, Mr Peter Bone, Mark Reckless, Caroline Dinenage, Mark Pritchard, Harriett Baldwin and Mr David Nuttall
Although not confirmed by Mr Binley yet, the draft text indicates that these would be new Court Orders that would need to be applied for, rather than an actual legal presumption of Shared Parenting without the need for confirmation by a judge.
We as an organisation greatly welcome this bill, and hope it gains the support it so justly deserves.
29 Jun 2010
Role of Parental Responsibility
As part of the development process of NAT, our NRP Awareness Tool, we identified lots of areas where Parental Responsibility (PR) is either ignored, misunderstood or just wrongly interpreted.
Various areas of concern exist, including Childcare, Healthcare & Education. Although Central Government agencies understand PR, local government or regional agency offices appear not to.
We will be releasing how we understand PR regulations within England & Wales, with links to existing legislation, practice direction, precedence and published guidance.
The aim is to "de-skill" this area of law, providing clear indications of how the regulations should be implemented and removing and reducing ambiguity of intent.
If you have any examples of situations where you feel your rights as NRP with Parental Responsibility are not being upheld, then please let us know within our discussion thread on Facebook by going to http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=23833223484&topic=16637
Many thanks
22 Jun 2010
Brighter website and #NRP Awareness Tool close to release
We’ve spruced up the main website as part of the upcoming release of our #NRP Awareness Tool. It’s taken a little longer than expected, but it’s all looking good !
“NAT” (NRP Awareness Tool) will allow a parent to generate, follow-up and manage a suite of correspondence with government departments, non-governmental bodies and relevant agencies to highlight and reinforce the position of NRP (Non Resident Parent) where the PwC (Parent with Care) has upset the status quo of regular contact.
Please have a look round the new site by clicking wheresmydad.org.uk ; “Like” pages as you see them and let your friends on Facebook know you care about parental equality.
20 May 2010
#BBC Law in Action needs our help !
If you have recently been, or are currently involved in the Family Law “system”, the BBC would like to hear from you.
Specifically if you’ve had dealings with CAFCASS. They would like to know your experiences with CAFCASS and any thoughts you have on the visibility of Family Courts, now that the press are prevented allowed to report certain cases. Any links to these would be most welcome, as it has been suggested that the courts are more stringent about reporting restrictions since the “opening” of the courts.
Please contact Lucy Proctor at the BBC either by telephone 020 8752 6194 or by email to lucy.proctor@bbc.co.uk
25 Mar 2010
Her Majesty’s Courts Service’s (HMCS) Business Plan 2010-2011
On 15 March 2010 - 10 days ago – Bridget Prentice (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice) announced the Key Performance Indicators for Her Majesty's Courts Service for 2010 to 2011
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200910/cmhansrd/cm100315/wmstext/100315m0002.htm
The Business Plan has finally been deposited in the library and can be seen by clicking http://www.parliament.uk/deposits/depositedpapers/2010/DEP2010-0680.pdf
Section 2.3 specifically mentions Family Courts.
17 Mar 2010
Security Warning – Anyone may be able to obtain your email address from Facebook !
Do you have an account with Facebook ?
Have you changed your Privacy Settings for Contact Information ( http://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=privacy§ion=contact ) to stop people getting your email address?
We use a number of providers for email services, to protect our “name”, including Google, Microsoft and Yahoo too …
Unless you have protected your email address within the Privacy Settings on Facebook, anyone importing contacts to Yahoo will get a list of these email addresses into their Yahoo Contacts!
Within Facebook, we have a number of “Friend Lists” setup, including what we call “9 Limited” – most new “friends” are added to this list when we respond to a friend request within Facebook, just until we know who they are. In the Privacy Settings, we do not allow people to see certain things – like phone numbers and email addresses – by including the “9 Limited” list in the “except:” boxes.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU TO CREATE A SIMILAR “LIMITED” FRIENDS LIST, ADD UNKNOWN CONNECTIONS (WHICH INCLUDES FRIENDS, APPLICATIONS AND PAGES) AND CHANGE YOUR PRIVACY SETTINGS TO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO VIEW YOUR PRIVATE CONTACT INFORMATION e.g. EMAIL ADDRESS OR MOBILE NUMBER.
Once we found this out, we did a small test and found that we could get 90% of email addresses for our friends on Facebook !! We’ve deleted the downloaded contact records.
27 Feb 2010
“You cannot negotiate with these people and expect rational discussion”
Although I appreciate you may not like "the system", and shouting may be good for the short term, the only way we believe to change things is to use the system. By "use", we mean understand, consider and anticipate the way "it" works.
This means acting like a solicitor, as you say, LISTENING to what people think is wrong with "the system" and then respond in a meaningful and structured way.
Our stated activity at the moment is assessing the state of UK & EU law. This is no easy task and is taking time. However, where we see a distinct area we can make a positive and constructive change, we formulate policy and strategy to overcome these obstacles.
It may sound like "lawyer" or "politician speak" - and that is EXACTLY what we're aiming for. We want to be able to accurately oppose the current situation and argue the case for NRP's, and we do understand that some other groups do not agree with our methods. The more fronts that we can make public and loud, the better - but again, these are OUR methods, and we think they will have an impact on the overall situation suffered by Non Resident Parents.
Some of these routes include taking part in the current review of Family Law (please see both details of the review at http://www.justice.gov.uk/news/newsrelease200110a.htm and the Government Green Paper at http://publications.dcsf.gov.uk/eOrderingDownload/CM-7787.pdf )
We believe that getting involved in the creation, amendment and repeal of legislation is the best way to improve the situation and increase equality for Non Resident Parents in a currently unfair, unjust and plainly biased system.
25 Feb 2010
Automatically creating and managing your personal mail campaign
We’re developing software to create and manage the "letter writing" process for Non Resident Parents, to reinforce their position prior to the established "status quo" of contact with their children changing. As part of this is the use of the correct language to enable further automatic complaints to be raised when the agencies and authorities fail or refuse to assist - including the use of the Administrative Court and Civil Procedure Rules. The system is nearly (!) ready, and will be needing some guinea pigs soon - anyone wanting to use the system, by all means join us on our page on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/wheresmydad.org.uk and read more about the Civil Procedure Rule via http://wheresmydad.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!C7771365DF4DB62E!200.entry
18 Feb 2010
#ge10 #ge2010 #election2010 Plethora of information ..
Draft Policies have been updated and we just love Twaiter !
Our main policies are now linkable, and tweets are sent out regularly so you can see what they are ! Simples.
If you want to view or link to them, just use this handy table
| Policy Area | Short Link |
| Government Restructure | http://bit.ly/Restructure |
| Benefits and Social Cohesion | http://bit.ly/Policy02 |
| Community Relations | http://bit.ly/Policy03 |
| Jobs and Welfare | http://bit.ly/Policy04 |
| Pensions and Older People | http://bit.ly/Policy05 |
| Third Sector, Charities and Voluntary Organisations | http://bit.ly/Policy06 |
| Business | http://bit.ly/Policy07 |
| Schools | http://bit.ly/Policy08 |
| Culture, Media and Sports | http://bit.ly/Policy10 |
| Defence | http://bit.ly/Policy11 |
| Foreign Affairs | http://bit.ly/Policy12 |
| Health & Social Care | http://bit.ly/Policy13 |
| Crime | http://bit.ly/Policy14 |
| Immigration | http://bit.ly/Policy16 |
| Justice and Democracy | http://bit.ly/Policy17 |
| Local & Devolved Government | http://bit.ly/Policy18 |
| Climate Change and Energy | http://bit.ly/Policy19 |
| Countryside Management | http://bit.ly/Policy21 |
| Environment | http://bit.ly/Policy22 |
| Housing | http://bit.ly/Policy23 |
| Transport | http://bit.ly/Policy24 |
| Treasury-Systems | http://bit.ly/Policy25 |
| Age, Civil & Criminal Responsibility Act | http://bit.ly/ResponsibilityAct |
| Corporation Tax | http://bit.ly/CorporationTax |
| Value Added Tax | http://bit.ly/ValueAddedTax |
| Sales (or Purchase) Tax | http://bit.ly/PurchaseTax |
| Inheritance Tax | http://bit.ly/InheritanceTax |
| Stamp Duty (on Property Purchases) | http://bit.ly/StampDuty |
| Changes to National Insurance | http://bit.ly/National-Insurance |
| Education Funding Tax | http://bit.ly/EducationTax |
| Income Tax | http://bit.ly/IncomeTax |
| Individual and Household Tax Allowances | http://bit.ly/TaxAllowance |
| Council Tax & Higher Earner Local Tax | http://bit.ly/CouncilTax |
| Recreational Drugs Review | http://bit.ly/DrugsReview |
| Boundary Reform | http://bit.ly/BoundaryReform |
7 Feb 2010
Letting you know about www.thirdchamber.org.uk
I thought I’d let you know about http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk which is the link to Andrew’s personal site about the upcoming election.
Please look at the blog at http://thirdchamber.blogspot.com/ and keep up to date with all the news :)
Follow on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Third_Chamber
14 Jan 2010
Currently investigating use of Part 54 of the Civil Procedure Rules
In addition to updating our automatic letter generation tool, for Non Resident Parents, we are looking at creating Applications for Permission to Apply for Judicial Review of court and public agency decisions, action or lack of action, of these public agencies.
For information about the Notes for Application see here: http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/cms/1220.htm
and for Dept of Justice notes, they can been seen here: http://www.justice.gov.uk/civil/procrules_fin/contents/parts/part54.htm
Version 1 of the tool currently asks for lots of information about your circumstances, and generates specific letters based on your answers, to specific agencies and related parties. We envisage version 2 will include the correct information in follow up letters that will comply with the Pre Action Protocol. Where fees are payable, so long as you’ve followed our procedures for Information Collection and Initial Agency Awareness, we anticipate we will provide funding for this, where alternative funding is not available. A brief description of these procedures can be seen here: http://wheresmydadorguk.giving.officelive.com/currentCampaigns.aspx
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