Children: Public Law Update (November 2011) http://ping.fm/oIP2E

The Rights Of Man : International Men's Day Letter - Ignored by the media as they are not interested in Men's issues .. http://ping.fm/QrWIq

the BRAND NEW website of the Children's Rights Director for England (CRD) – Roger Morgan http://ping.fm/M14XE

Aww .. the poor staff don't get as much free money .. prejudice against NRP's - that's the real scandal http://ping.fm/vf4O9

Too much, too young: Are advertisers sexualising childhood? http://ping.fm/38w1n

Household Safety (Carbon Monoxide Detectors) Bill 2010-11 — UK Parliament http://ping.fm/UavOS

Ministry of Justice - Family Justice Review http://ping.fm/zDvZo

Publication: Consolidated written evidence http://ping.fm/5fode

Don't forget to have your say on how the Government should open the data that is created on our behalf! http://ping.fm/GhyC7

Government Response to Justice Committee’s Sixth Report of Session 2010–12: Operation of the Family Courts http://ping.fm/71c9l

Cycles (Protective Headgear for Children) Bill 2010-11 — UK Parliament http://ping.fm/gbgTq

Local Public Data Panel - Freedom of Information, public services and open data http://ping.fm/OKGHm

The Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) (Amendment) Rules 2011 http://ping.fm/Srtr2

Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 http://ping.fm/ZjTuZ

Ken Clarke targeted by 'fathers' rights' Batman activist - Telegraph http://ping.fm/1J0ll

BAR COUNCIL URGES MPS TO REJECT LEGAL AID BILL http://ping.fm/ivG0w

GMC | Consultation on new child protection guidance http://ping.fm/0vMDm

WhatDoTheyKnow.com (Paul Randle-Jolliffe) - 1989 c.41 part 1 section 2 (4) "The rule of law that a father is the natural guardian of his legitimate child is abolished." http://ping.fm/YbAoJ

Shared Parenting Bill - On 9 Sep make sure YOUR MP is supporting this bill and if they are, tell them to be at Parliament to represent YOUR interests as and elector and their boss ! http://ping.fm/AGm7a

David Cameron: your comments today show you to be sanctimonious, hypocritical and bigoted. Many NRP’s are actively stopped from contact and providing emotional support for their children both by the “system” and the Parent With Care – causing real heartache and resentment. http://ping.fm/4Q5ml

Shared Parenting Orders Bill (HC Bill 56) http://ping.fm/dQlCr

Britain's judges must be made to listen to reason - Telegraph http://ping.fm/9yslB

Supreme Court Rules On Correct Approach To Article 13(B) Of The Hague Convention http://ping.fm/OrGgt

Parliamentary Bill - #wco Legislation (Kinship Carers (Parental Responsibility Agreements) Bill 2010-11)

McCarthy, Kerry raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Legislation; Childcare; Family Courts; NRP Rights; Regulation; Parenting

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to make provision to extend the system of parental responsibility agreements to enable a kinship carer to obtain parental responsibility for a child they are raising without having to bring a case to court; and for connected purposes

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts:

More info can be seen at:
http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2010-11/kinshipcarersparentalresponsibilityagreements.html

http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2011-06-07a.65.0

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Gov Ministerial Statement - #wco Benefits (Work & Pensions: Universal Credit (Review of Passported Benefits))

Grayling, Chris raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Benefits; Equality; Money; Regulation

My hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State responsible for welfare reform, Lord Freud of Eastry, has made the following statement:

We have commissioned the Social Security Advisory Committee to undertake an independent review of passported benefits and how they link with universal credit. Passported benefits include, for example, free school meals, free milk and vitamins, free prescriptions, optical and dental care.

The Committee has been asked to produce an advisory report, taking account of the UK Government's view that changes should not involve a net increase in public expenditure and the benefit system should be as simple as possible. I have placed a copy of the terms of reference in the Library.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: ssac@dwp.gsi.gov.uk

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2011-05-23a.46WS.1

http://ssac.independent.gov.uk

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Gov Ministerial Statement - #wco Equality (Home Dept: Equality and Human Rights Commission (Triennial Review))

Featherstone, Lynne raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Equality; Justice; Scrutiny

The first triennial review of the Equality and Human Rights Commission "How Fair Is Britain?" was laid before the House on 11 October last year. A second printing which incorporates a small number of typographical changes has now been laid before the House. Copies will be made available in the Vote Office.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: englandhelpline@equalityhumanrights.com

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2011-05-19b.34WS.0

http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/key-projects/how-fair-is-britain/

Published: 19/05/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Ministerial Statement - #wco Family Courts (Justice: Face to Face Services (Civil and Family Court Offices))

Djanogly, Jonathan raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Family Courts; Legal Aid

Following the creation on 1 April of Her Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS), I have agreed that the agency should explore the potential to modernise the way in which face to face services in the civil and family courts are provided through its public counters. This will allow a clearer focus of resources on those services which require face to face service and those which should be conducted through alternative means such as online or via the telephone. ...

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts:

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2011-05-17a.10WS.1



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Kids to shape future of family justice http://ping.fm/NKhoA

Prisoner allowed to father a child from jail because of 'Article 8 human right to a family life' | Mail Online http://ping.fm/9YFCn

Children’s rights on the EU agenda - timesofmalta.com http://ping.fm/M4mTQ

The Magistrates’ Courts (Enforcement or Variation of Orders Made in Family Proceedings and Miscellaneous Provisions) Rules 2011 http://ping.fm/kZXVP

The Family Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2011 http://ping.fm/nENrn

Burglar who claimed jail sentence infringed his children's human rights is freed | Mail Online http://ping.fm/ZEIUV

Shared Parenting Study. wco believe the presumption of shared/co-parenting, and systematic enforcement of this, may reduce litigation as mediation has a clear "starting point" of equality. http://ping.fm/6ZFkK

Family Courts without a Lawyer: A Handbook for Litigants in Person http://ping.fm/MTD8l

Gov Ministerial Statement - #wco SocialWorkers (Education: Munro Review of Child Protection)

Loughton, Tim raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): SocialWorkers; Childcare; Family Courts; Parenting; Regulation

Few things are more important than helping and protecting vulnerable children and young people. I am reminded daily of the immense dedication of professionals and their unstinting efforts to keep children and young people safe. ...

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Munro, Eileen

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2011-05-10a.32WS.1

http://www.education.gov.uk/munroreview/

Published: 10/05/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco NRP Rights (House of Lords: Children: Access)

Somebody raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): NRP Rights; Childcare; Family Courts; Parenting; Equality

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to ensure that non-resident parents who are responsible for the support of their children have proper access to, and contact with, their children.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Hill, Jonathan

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-13a.249.0



Published: 13/05/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco SocialWorkers (Education: Children: Protection)

McDonnell, John raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): SocialWorkers; Childcare; Family Courts; Governance; LocalGov; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what steps he plans to take in response to the recommendations of the Munro Review of Child Protection.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Loughton, Tim

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-12a.55032.h



Published: 12/05/2011 12:00:00
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Parliamentary Debate - #wco Parenting (House of Lords: Children: Parenting - Question)

Northbourne, Christopher raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Parenting; Childcare; Education; Parliament-UK

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have any plans to define more clearly the responsibilities of parenthood. ...

Comment by #wco: Parents are the people that are responsible for, and should enjoy, their children. Jointly and Equally.

Other contacts: Hill, Jonathan

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/lords/?id=2011-05-19a.1483.0



Published: 19/05/2011 11:05:00
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Solicitors Journal - 'Ball in media's court' after ruling on naming of family law experts http://ping.fm/87ME7

We don't agree with all the hype, but "Yes" mobile phones should be banned at school - you're there to learn, and if the people with parental responsibility want to contact you - call the school reception !
http://ping.fm/u7hX8

The Munro Review of Child Protection: Final Report - http://ping.fm/XWe13

Gov Written Answer - #wco CAFCASS (Education: CAFCASS)

Patel, Priti raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CAFCASS; Family Courts; NRP Rights; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Education in how many cases Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service has recommended mediation between parents in each of the last five years.

Comment by #wco: a conspiracy theorist may suggest that CAFCASS don't support mediation as it reduces or removes their role and so their existance could be questioned .. and that lawyers make money from the Family Court not mediation ...

Other contacts: Loughton, Tim

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-05a.53863.h



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Gov Written Answer - #wco Legal Aid (Justice: Legal Aid: Families)

Patel, Priti raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Legal Aid; CAFCASS; Childcare; Equality; Family Courts; Justice; Money; NRP Rights; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice how much was spent on legal aid in cases relating to child access arrangements in each of the last five years.

Comment by #wco: £52 million per year .. a large amount could be saved if NRP's could get the same support as PWC's and afforded systematic backup to continue their relationship with their child(ren) when the PWC decides to stop access.

Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-05a.53866.h



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Gov Written Answer - #wco Legal Aid (Justice: Legal Aid: Families)

Patel, Priti raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Legal Aid; Childcare; Family Courts; Equality; NRP Rights; Parenting; CAFCASS

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice how much funding has been provided to (a) mothers and (b) fathers in legal aid for cases (i) in the family courts and (ii) involving the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service in each of the last five years.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-05a.53865.h



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Gov Written Answer - #wco CAFCASS (Education: CAFCASS)

Patel, Priti raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CAFCASS; Family Courts; Justice; Scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what recent assessment he has made of the quality of reports provided by Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service to family courts.

Comment by #wco: How can OFSTED review the quality of reports when the answer in a previous question http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-04a.53861.h clearly states there is no review by Dept for Education or CAFCASS of outcomes from these reports?

Does this mean that OFSTED can actually get to review the outcomes of the Family Court? If this is so, then why can't other RELEVANT agencies review the Family Court outcomes .. like Justice Department or DWP ???

Other contacts: Loughton, Tim

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-04a.53864.h

http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-04a.53861.h

Published: 04/05/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco CAFCASS (Education: CAFCASS)

Patel, Priti raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CAFCASS; Equality; Family Courts; NRP Rights; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Education

(1) how many (a) fathers and (b) mothers have been denied access to their children as a result of a decision or recommendation from Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service in each of the last five years;

(2) how many (a) fathers and (b) mothers have (i) successfully and (ii) unsuccessfully challenged a final decision by Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service to prevent access to a child in each of the last five years.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Loughton, Tim

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-04a.53861.h



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Gov Written Answer - #wco Legal Aid (Justice: Legal Aid)

McCartney, Karl raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Legal Aid; CAFCASS; Childcare; Family Courts; Justice; Parenting; Relationships; Scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what plans he has for the funding of disbursements in (a) clinical negligence, (b) family law and (c) child care cases after such cases are withdrawn from the scope of legal aid.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-04a.53217.h



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Gov Written Answer - #wco Legal Aid (Justice: Legal Aid)

Green, Kate raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Legal Aid; Family Courts; Justice; Relationships; Scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what consideration he has given to the retention of legal aid in private family law proceedings for parties assessed as unsuitable for mediation where the issue of domestic violence does not arise.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-04a.52776.h



Published: 04/05/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Childcare (Education: Children's Centres)

Lloyd, Stephen raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Childcare; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what plans he has for the national children's play strategy.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Teather, Sarah

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-03b.53014.h



Published: 03/05/2011 12:00:00
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Parliamentary debate on Legal Aid - ask your MP to attend http://ping.fm/lHfhO

Parliamentary Bill - #wco Education (Sex Education (Required Content) Bill 2010-11)

Dorries, Nadine raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Education; Healthcare; Parenting

A Bill to require schools to provide certain additional sex education to girls aged between 13 and 16; to provide that such education must include information and advice on the benefits of abstinence from sexual activity; and for connected purposes.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts:

More info can be seen at:
http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2010-11/sexeducationrequiredcontent.html



Published: 04/05/2011 12:00:00
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Child welfare report puts UK behind 22 other countries http://ping.fm/IwN73

Gov Written Answer - #wco Family Courts (Education: Family Courts)

Llwyd, Elfyn raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Family Courts; CAFCASS; Solicitors

To ask the Secretary of State for Education whether he has any plans to introduce separate representation for children in care or family proceedings.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Loughton, Tim

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-04-26b.51777.h



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Gov Written Answer - #wco CAFCASS (Education: Family Courts)

Llwyd, Elfyn raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CAFCASS; Family Courts; Scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what the average caseload of family court practitioners instructed by his Department was on the most recent date for which figures are available; and what estimate he has made of the likely average caseload on 31 March 2012.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Loughton, Tim

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-04-26b.51775.h



Published: 26/04/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Children: Maintenance)

McCartney, Karl raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Money; NRP Rights; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

(1) what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Child Support Agency and its successor in ensuring appropriate maintenance payments are made; and what changes he proposes to make under the reformed statutory child maintenance system;

(2) what steps he is taking to improve the (a) efficiency and (b) effectiveness of the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission;

(3) what steps he is taking to ensure that the reformed statutory child maintenance system will provide resident parents with (a) an efficient and (b) a coherent service.

Comment by #wco: £460 million (40% cost to collect) ... a shocking waste of money. If they invested this money in promoting, encouraging and allowing NRP's to see their children then we are sure the maintenance "problem" will be reduced dramatically.

Add onto this the costs for legal aid, judicial costs, capital costs for court buildings and all the other ancilliary costs then this figure will probably exceed £1 billion per year.

Other contacts: Miller, Maria

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-04-26b.51637.h

http://www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/strengthening-families.pdf

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Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Child Support)

McIntosh, Anne raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Money; Parenting; NRP Rights

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what recent representations he has received on the length of time taken to settle child support claims; and if he will make a statement.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Miller, Maria

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-04-26b.50245.h

http://www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/strengthening-families.pdf

Published: 26/04/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Family Courts (Justice: Family Courts: Mediation)

Llwyd, Elfyn raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Family Courts; Education; Legal Aid; NRP Rights; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice whether he has any plans to increase the use of dispute resolution in family proceedings in Wales and England.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-04-26b.51776.h



Published: 26/04/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Parenting (Education: Parenting Classes)

Ruane, Chris raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Parenting; Childcare; Education; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of (a) pre-natal classes and (b) adult parenting classes in improving child development.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Teather, Sarah

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-04-05b.48206.h

http://www.education.gov.uk/publications/eOrderingDownload/DFE-RR047.pdf

Published: 05/04/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Relationships (Education: Children's Commissioner)

Knight, Greg raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Relationships;

To ask the Secretary of State for Education

(1) what plans he has for the future of the Office of the Children's Commissioner for England;

(2) what the cost to the public purse of the Office of the Children's Commissioner for England was in each of the last three years.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Teather, Sarah

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-04-04a.49889.h

http://www.education.gov.uk/inthenews/inthenews/a0069886/review-of-the-office-of-children%27s-commissioner-for-england

Published: 04/04/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Family Courts (Justice: Court Closures)

Llwyd, Elfyn raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Family Courts;

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice

(1) what steps he is taking to ensure that the work of the family courts is not affected by the closure of family court venues;

(2) whether family court proceedings will be kept separate from proceedings on criminal cases following the completion of planned court closures in Wales and England;

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-31a.50251.h



Published: 31/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Relationships (Education: Family & Relationship Services)

Maynard, Paul raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Relationships; Childcare; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Education for what reasons the contracting process for family and relationship services has been suspended; what the (a) timescale and (b) process is for contracting such services; and what steps he plans to take to ensure the provision of specialist parenting helplines after 1 April 2011.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Teather, Sarah

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-30a.43552.h



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Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Children: Maintenance)

Carmichael, Neil MP raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Money; NRP Rights; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many disputes between partners about levels of child support payable in cases where one or both former partners were self-employed the Child Support Agency and its successor recorded in each of the last five years; and if he will make a statement.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Miller, Maria Geraghty, Stephen

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-30a.48577.h



Published: 30/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Legal Aid (Justice: Legal Aid)

Khan, Sadiq raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Legal Aid; Family Courts; Justice; Money; NRP Rights

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice

(1) with reference to his Department's impact assessment on the Green Paper on legal aid reform, in which year the total number of legal aid cases cited as the baseline figure for this assessment were brought;

(2) if he will calibrate the figures in his Department's impact assessment on proposed changes to legal aid on the basis of March 2010 data;

(3) how many people will lose access to civil legal aid as a result of the proposals in the Green Paper, Proposals for the Reform of Legal Aid in England and Wales;

(4) what criteria his Department used to calculate the number of people that would lose access to legal aid under the proposals in the Green Paper, Proposals for the Reform of Legal Aid in England and Wales;

(5) how many people will be affected by changes proposed in the November 2010 Green Paper, Proposals for the Reform of Legal Aid in England and Wales.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-29a.49358.h



Published: 29/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Justice (Justice: Access to Legal Redress)

George, Andrew raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Justice; Equality; Family Courts; Legal Aid; NRP Rights

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what plans he has to ensure equal access to legal redress.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-29a.49342.h



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Gov Written Answer - #wco CAFCASS (Education: CAFCASS)

Brine, Steve raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CAFCASS; Business; Scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what recent assessment he has made of the productivity of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Loughton, Tim

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-28a.47082.h



Published: 28/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Family Courts (Justice: Family Justice Review)

Morris, David raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Family Courts; Equality; Childcare; Justice; Legal Aid; NRP Rights; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice whether his Department's Family Justice Review will address disparities in the way courts deal with residency and access requests for mothers and fathers; and when he expects the Review to report.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-28a.49427.h



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Young, bright…unemployed? http://ping.fm/6gOkH

Law Review: Facebook contempt – John Hemming MP breaks injunction again – Privacy Law http://ping.fm/fJXWK

Gov Written Answer - #wco Parenting (Health: Parenting Classes: Prenatal Classes)

Ruane, Chris raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Parenting; Childcare; Education; Healthcare; SocialWorkers

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what proportion of local authorities offer (a) parenting classes and (b) pre-natal classes which are free at the point of use.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Milton, Anne

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-24a.48511.h

http://wheresmydad.wordpress.com/2011/04/28/gov-written-answer-wco-parenting-education-parenting-classes/

Published: 24/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Parenting (Education: Parenting Classes)

Ruane, Chris raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Parenting; Childcare; Education; Healthcare; SocialWorkers

To ask the Secretary of State for Education

(1) what steps he is taking to deliver parenting classes within the school curriculum;

(2) whether he has made an estimate of the number of schools which offer parenting classes to their pupils.

Comment by #wco: All parents-to-be should be made to attend parenting classes.

We should be including the same level of Parenting Class and care requirements to expecting parents as is afforded to and required by Foster Carers.

Only by education will society understand that having a child is not a passport to a new home or a lifestyle choice. In addition, with mandatory parenting classes, their children should be better cared for and a better understanding of the commitment, time and expense required to look after a child.

Other contacts: Gibb, Nick

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-24a.48310.h



Published: 24/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Childcare (Education: Childhood and Families Taskforce)

Hodgson, Sharon raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Childcare; Education; Parenting; Relationships; SureStart

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what work has been completed by Ministers and officials in his Department as part of the Childhood and Families Taskforce.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Teather, Sarah

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-24a.32855.h



Published: 24/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Children: Maintenance)

MacTaggart, Fiona raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Childcare; Money; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

(1) what proportion of the live and assessed caseload of the Child Support Agency is attributable to parents with care on income-related benefits; and what the average weekly child maintenance liability for this group (a) including and (b) excluding nil liability was in the latest period for which figures are available;

(2) what proportion of the live and assessed cases with a positive liability being handled by the Child Support Agency is attributable to parents with care on income-related benefits.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Miller, Maria Geraghty, Stephen

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-24a.47345.h



Published: 24/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Children: Maintenance)

Green, Kate raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Money; Parenting; Childcare

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

(1) what research his Department has (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated on the effects of his proposals to levy charges on parents who use the future child support scheme on (i) children living apart from one parent, (ii) parents with care, and (iii) non-resident parents;

(2) with reference to the proposed new charging regime for use of the statutory child maintenance service proposed in the Strengthening Families, promoting parental responsibility Green Paper, what research he has (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated on the number of children who live in separated families for whom effective arrangements are in place for the purposes of determining the potential effects of the new charging regime on the number of such children with effective arrangements.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Miller, Maria

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-24a.47336.h



Published: 24/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Works & Pensions: Children: Maintenance)

Green, Kate raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Childcare; Money; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions with reference to the estimates of likely take-up of family-based maintenance arrangements at paragraph 4 of his Department's impact assessment on the Child Maintenance Green Paper, if he will estimate the likely effect of the take-up of such arrangements on (a) the running costs of the proposed statutory child support system and (b) the number of cases to be handled under that system.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Miller, Maria

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-24a.47335.h



Published: 24/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Children: Maintenance)

Buck, Karen raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Money; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many parents called the Child Maintenance Options Service in 2009-10; how many went on to make or change a private maintenance arrangement; how many went on to make Child Support Agency (CSA) arrangements; and how many made neither a private arrangement nor a CSA arrangement.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Miller, Maria Geraghty, Stephen

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-24a.46063.h



Published: 24/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Justice (House of Lords: Justice: Compensation)

Clement-Jones, Timothy raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Justice; Family Courts; Legal Aid; Money

To ask Her Majesty's Government what budget provision they have made to meet compensation claims from those refused legal aid who subsequently take their case to the European Court of Human Rights and win.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: McNally, Tom

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-23a.184.1



Published: 23/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Relationships (Education: Families)

Ruane, Chris raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Relationships; Childcare; Education; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what recent research his Department has (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated on the issue of conflicts in the family.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Teather, Sarah

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-23a.48506.h

http://www.education.gov.uk/rsgateway/DB/STR/d000956/osr09-2010.pdf

Published: 23/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Benefits (Work & Pensions: Social Security Benefits: Children)

Bain, William raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Benefits; Parenting; Money

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if he will assess the effect on levels of access by children to payments under (a) the proposal made of payment to couple families with children and (b) the existing tax credit system.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Miller, Maria

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-23a.47092.h



Published: 23/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Money (Work & Pensions: Child Support)

Green, Kate raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Money; Childcare; CMEC-CSA; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if he will undertake research to establish the number of children who live in separated families for whom effective arrangements are in place.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Miller, Maria

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-23a.39083.h



Published: 23/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Family Courts (Justice: Legal Advice & Assistance)

Cooper, Rosie raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Family Courts; Legal Aid; Scrutiny; Solicitors

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice how many complaints the Legal Services Commission has recorded from (a) members of the judiciary, (b) hon. Members, (c) legal services providers and (d) others about its tender process for the family law contract; when each was received; and how each was (i) recorded and (ii) subsequently handled by the Commission.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-23a.48461.h



Published: 23/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Family Courts (Justice: Contact Order Enforcement)

Raab, Dominic raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Family Courts; Equality; Justice; NRP Rights; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice how many applications for enforcement orders in respect of contact orders under section 8 of the Children Act 1989 were granted to parents in 2009.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-23a.48502.h



Published: 23/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco NRP Rights (Education: Children: Separation)

Jones, Andrew raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): NRP Rights; Childcare; Equality; Family Courts; Justice; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Education whether he has considered plans to give the non-resident parent a right of access to children in separation cases.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Loughton, Tim

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-22a.47298.h



Published: 22/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco CAFCASS (Education: CAFCASS)

Brine, Steve raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CAFCASS; Family Courts; Justice; NRP Rights; Scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what the average time taken was for the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service to (a) process and (b) complete care cases referred to it in the latest period for which figures are available.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Loughton, Tim

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-22a.47045.h



Published: 22/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Children: Maintenance)

Bain, William raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Money; NRP Rights; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what estimate he has made of the savings to his Department attributable to the operation of the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission in each of the next four financial years.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Miller, Maria

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-22a.46830.h



Published: 22/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Children: Maintenance)

Buck, Karen raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Money; NRP Rights; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what charges will be levied under the planned charging regime for the future child support scheme against a (a) parent with care and (b) non-resident parent in receipt of jobseeker's allowance who has been unable to agree a voluntary family-based agreement.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Miller, Maria

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-21b.46062.h

http://www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/strengthening-families.pdf

Published: 21/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Children: Maintenance)

Morrice, Graeme raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Equality; Money; NRP Rights; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what assessment he has made of the potential effect of the introduction of private voluntary agreements to collect child maintenance payments on the number of resident parents using such agreements.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Miller, Maria

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-21b.43390.h



Published: 21/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: CMEC: Fees and Charges)

Morrice, Graeme raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Equality; Money; NRP Rights; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what research his Department has undertaken into the potential effect on vulnerable groups of a charging regime for child support.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Miller, Maria

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-21b.47156.h



Published: 21/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Relationships (Justice: Family Breakdown)

Selous, Andrew raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Relationships; Education; Equality; Family Courts

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what steps he has taken to reduce the incidence of family breakdown since his appointment.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-21b.48123.h



Published: 21/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Children: Maintenance)

Buck, Karen raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Equality; Money; NRP Rights; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions in what proportion of Child Support Agency cases which have a positive maintenance liability is the weekly maintenance liability (a) less than £5, (b) between £5 and £10, (c) between £10 and £20, (d) between £20 and £30, (e) between £30 and £40, (f) between £40 and £50 and (g) £50 or above.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Miller, Maria Geraghty, Stephen

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-17a.46066.h



Published: 17/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Children: Maintenance)

Buck, Karen raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Money; NRP Rights; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many (a) non-resident parents and (b) parents with care called the Child Maintenance Options Service in the last 12 months.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Miller, Maria Geraghty, Stephen

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-17a.46064.h



Published: 17/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Family Courts (Justice: Family Courts)

Cunningham, Jim raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Family Courts; Justice; NRP Rights; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice

(1) what steps he has taken to improve the working of family courts;

(2) what steps he has taken to minimise any adverse effect on a child arising from participation in court proceedings.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-17a.46806.h



Published: 17/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Justice (Justice: Contact Orders)

Raab, Dominic raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Justice; Family Courts; NRP Rights; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice

(1) how many contact orders under section 8 of the Children Act 1989 issued to fathers in respect of their children were issued in response to the breach of an existing contact order in each year since 2000;

(2) how many contact orders under section 8 of the Children Act 1989 were issued to fathers in respect of their children in each year since 2000;

(3) how many (a) parents and (b) fathers applied to court in respect of (i) one breach and (ii) three or more breaches of a contact order issued under section 8 of the Children Act 1989 in each year since 2000;

(4) how many contact orders under section 8 of the Children Act 1989 were issued in response to the breach of an existing contact order in each year since 2000.

Comment by #wco: via Tom Jones Posted on 31 Mar 2011 6:45 pm

Paragraph 5.35 of the Norgrove interim report
(31/3/11) states that

"In 2010 there were nearly 1000 applications for enforcement orders in respect of contact orders. In the same year, only 55 orders were made. Over the same period, there were 13 applications for financial compensation, with only four orders made."

That of course discounts all the parents who went back to court for a fresh order, or those who couldn't afford £90 and a day in court to apply and lose. With a 0.5% chance of any order being made, who can blame them?

Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-17a.47358.h



Published: 17/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco CAFCASS (Education: CAFCASS)

McDonnell, John raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CAFCASS; Family Courts; Justice; Money

To ask the Secretary of State for Education

(1) whether Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service employees can participate in the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service professional Google group forum;

(2) how much was spent by the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service on agency social work staff in 2009-10;

(3) how much was spent by the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service on engaging self-employed children's guardians in 2009-10;

(4) what the retention rate was of (a) employees and (b) self-employed children's guardians by the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service in (i) 2004-05 and (ii) 2009-10;

(5) how much the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service spent on (a) self-employed children's guardians and (b) hiring agency staff in each of the last two financial years.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Loughton, Tim

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-16a.45822.h



Published: 16/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Children: Maintenance)

Engel, Natascha raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Money; NRP Rights; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many and what proportion of child maintenance cases with an assessment and payment schedule were fully compliant in the 12 months to the end of March 2010; and what proportion of such cases (a) resulted in payments of (i) 50 per cent. or more and (ii) less than 50 per cent. of the child maintenance due and (b) were wholly non-compliant.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Miller, Maria Geraghty, Stephen

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-15a.4755.h



Published: 15/03/2011 12:00:00
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Consultation - #wco Democracy (The Public Reading Stage)

Clegg, Nicholas raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Democracy; Education; Legislation; Parliament-UK; Scrutiny; Technology

This website is a pilot version of that commitment to garner comments from the public on bills as they pass through Parliament.

The normal parliamentary convention is that there should be at least two weekends between the initial publication of the Bill and the first proper debate in Parliament.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts:

More info can be seen at:
http://publicreadingstage.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/



Published: 15/02/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco ContactPoint (Education: ContactPoint: Finance)

Hodgson, Sharon raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): ContactPoint; Money; SocialWorkers; Technology

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what funding his Department allocated to ContactPoint in (a) 2008-09, (b) 2009-10 and (c) 2010-11.

Comment by #wco: Turned out to be a waste of £159 Million then ??

Other contacts: Loughton, Tim

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-14a.40711.h



Published: 14/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work and Pensions: Children: Maintenance)

Connarty, Michael raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Childcare; Equality; Money; NRP Rights; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what criteria he plans to use to determine which parents will be exempt from proposed charges for Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission services; and what estimate he has made of the number of parents who will qualify.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Miller, Maria

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-10b.38720.h



Published: 10/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Childcare (Education: Duchy of Cornwall: Children's Rights Bill [HL])

George, Andrew raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Childcare; Equality; LocalGov; NRP Rights; Relationships

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what consultation his Department had with the Duchy of Cornwall on the provisions of the Children's Rights Bill [Lords]; and what action he took as a result.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Teather, Sarah

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-10b.41842.h

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld200910/ldbills/008/10008.i-ii.html

Published: 10/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Metadata (Attorney-General: Electronic Case Files)

McKinnell, Catherine raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Metadata; Democracy; Family Courts; Scrutiny; Technology

To ask the Attorney-General

(1) what recent progress has been made by the Crown Prosecution Service in developing a full electronic case file system; and when he expects full electronic case files to be fully operational;

(2) what recent discussions he has had with (a) the Secretary of State for the Home Department, (b) the Secretary of State for Justice and (c) the Law Society on the development of a full electronic case file system by the Crown Prosecution Service; and if he will make a statement

Comment by #wco: Once electronic case files are introduced, easier access and cross-referencing should be available. In addition, if they link/reference laws then a "where used" function can be generated helping to identify where laws are cited in cases.

Other contacts: Garnier, Edward

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-09a.44613.h



Published: 09/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Money (Education: Children: Separated People)

Sanders, Adrian raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Money; Childcare; Equality; NRP Rights; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what discussions he has held with the (a) Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and (b) Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential effects on levels of child poverty of the rules concerning eligibility to child and other benefits for separated parents with joint custody arrangements.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Teather, Sarah

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-08d.34971.h



Published: 08/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Equality (Education: Children: Parents)

Lee, Phillip raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Equality; Childcare; Family Courts; Justice; NRP Rights; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what steps he is taking to ensure equality of access of parents to their children in divorce cases.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Loughton, Tim

More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-07c.44396.h



Published: 07/03/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Democracy (Prime Minister: Public Bills)

Engel, Natascha raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Democracy; Security; Parliament-UK

To ask the Prime Minister how many staff of his Office he expects to work on (a) the introduction of a public reading stage for Bills and (b) the introduction of a public reading day within a Bill's committee stage.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Cameron, David

More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-07c.41653.h




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Overhaul demanded for 'shocking' family courts http://ping.fm/6Qa4E

Parliamentary Bill - #wco Parenting (Young Offenders (Parental Responsibility) Bill 2010-11)

Hollobone, Philip raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Parenting; Education; Justice

A Bill to make provision for a mechanism to hold individuals to account for any criminal sanctions imposed upon young people for whom those individuals hold parental responsibility; and for connected purposes.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts:

More details can be read at:
http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2010-11/youngoffendersparentalresponsibility.html

http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2010-07-05c.81.9


Published: 05/07/2010 18:10:00
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Parliamentary Bill - #wco Education (Sex and Relationships Education Bill 2010-11)

Bryant, Chris raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Education; Childcare; Healthcare; Relationships

A Bill to require schools to provide sex and relationships education to registered pupils; and for connected purposes.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts:

More details can be read at:
http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2010-11/sexandrelationshipseducation.html




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Parliamentary Bill - #wco Democracy (Recall of Elected Representatives Bill 2010-11)

Goldsmith, Zac raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Democracy; Parliament-UK; Scrutiny

A Bill to permit voters to recall their elected representatives in specified circumstances; and for connected purposes.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts:

More details can be read at:
http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2010-11/recallofelectedrepresentatives.html




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Parliamentary Bill - #wco Legislation (Protection of Freedoms Bill 2010-11)

May, Theresa raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Legislation; Parenting

The Bill includes a wide range of measures.

Key areas

brings in a new framework for police retention of fingerprints and DNA data, and requires schools to get parents' consent before processing children's biometric information
introduces a code of practice for surveillance camera systems and provides for judicial approval of certain surveillance activities by local authorities
provides for a code of practice to cover officials' powers of entry, with these powers being subject to review and repeal
outlaws wheel-clamping on private land
introduces a new regime for police stops and searches under the Terrorism Act 2000 and reduces the maximum pre-charge detention period under that Act from 28 to 14 days
restricts the scope of the 'vetting and barring' scheme for protecting vulnerable groups and makes changes to the system of criminal records checks
enables those with convictions for consensual sexual relations between men aged 16 or over (which have since been decriminalised) to apply to have them disregarded
extends Freedom of Information rights by requiring datasets to be available in a re-usable format
repeals provisions (never brought into force) which would have allowed trial without a jury in complex fraud cases
removes time restrictions on when marriage or civil partnership ceremonies may take place.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts:

More details can be read at:
http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2010-11/protectionoffreedoms.html




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Parliamentary Bill - #wco Relationships (Grandparents (Access Rights) Bill 2010-11)

Percy, Andrew raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Relationships; Childcare; Family Courts; 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




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Parliamentary Bill - #wco FoI (Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2010-11)

Brake, Tom raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): FoI; Democracy; Scrutiny

A Bill to amend the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to remove provisions permitting Ministers to overrule decisions of the Information Commissioner and Information Tribunal; to limit the time allowed for public authorities to respond to requests involving consideration of the public interest; to amend the definition of public authorities; and for connected purposes.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts:

More details can be read at:
http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2010-11/freedomofinformationamendment.html




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Parliamentary Bill - #wco NonProfits (Charities Bill [HL] 2010-11)

Verma, Sandip raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): NonProfits; Governance; Regulation; Scrutiny

To consolidate the Charities Act 1993 and other enactments which relate to charities.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts:

More details can be read at:
http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2010-11/charitieshl.html




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Protection of Freedoms Bill 2010-11 http://ping.fm/2P3Ca

Court hearings should not be private, says Lord Neuberger http://ping.fm/q3D3e

Court Guideline Hourly Rates for 2011 http://ping.fm/10MGn

Don't like some regulation? Let "them" know at http://ping.fm/EcCkk

John Hemming MP goes to war with judges who hand out gagging orders http://ping.fm/mkeuD

Calls for shake-up of family justice system http://ping.fm/WzSRd

New consolidated Family Procedure Rules website http://ping.fm/4wnPu

Cardiff legal conference: UK government Legal Aid Cuts a ‘hammer blow” for families in Wales http://ping.fm/DfFh5

Child maintenance consultation deadline http://ping.fm/gxXGj

The family justice system is callous, corrupt and staggeringly expensive http://ping.fm/4N1pw

How to make money after the Family Justice Review http://ping.fm/XmgB6

Parliamentary Bill - #wco Legislation (Young Offenders (Parental responsibility) Bill)

Hollobone, Philip raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Legislation; Justice; Parenting

to make provision for a mechanism to hold individuals to account for any criminal sanctions imposed upon young people for whom those individuals hold parental responsibility; and for connected purposes.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts:

More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2010-07-05c.81.9

http://sites.google.com/site/thirdchamber/age-criminal-responsibility-act


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Media (PR) - #wco Scrutiny (Ruling on expert witnesses worries child-abuse lawyers)

Somebody raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Scrutiny; Family Courts; Justice

Vital expert witnesses may be too afraid to testify because of the "chilling effect" of a Supreme Court ruling that leaves them open to being sued, lawyers warned yesterday.

The ruling last week removed immunity for expert witnesses, reversing more than 300 years of legal protection. Lawyers predict the change will prompt many lawsuits against experts

Comment by #wco: So some "experts" are worried they will be the target of civil suits against them. If their "expert opinion" is valid, then any amount of scrutiny and examination will uphold their view. If anything, the expert witness's that can prove their opinion will prevail and the justice system become more accurate, predictable and trusted.

The footnote on the familylawweek.co.uk article by James Badenoch QC says "The worry is that expert witnesses will be frightened off by their concerns about being sued. Child protection cases give rise to the greatest concern. Children being maltreated crucially depend on doctors being willing to stand up and give evidence, and this will be another disincentive for those people to be willing to lend their learning."

Why do these people have any concerns? If they have a valid opinion they can surely trust the legal system they make money from?

Step away from the ivory towers people, and smell the coffee ...

Other contacts:

More details can be read at:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/ruling-on-expert-witnesses-worries-childabuse-lawyers-2260816.html

http://www.familylawweek.co.uk/site.aspx?i=ed81880


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Supreme Court abolishes immunity of expert witnesses from civil action http://ping.fm/W1dym

Moving the deckchairs on the titanic http://ping.fm/5Mj5l

Children’s views are still not being heard, says Children’s Rights Director http://ping.fm/hXLMP

What IS an MP for? http://ping.fm/M84fS

Consultation - #wco Family Courts (Children deserve better from Family Justice system)

Norgrove, David raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Family Courts; Equality; Justice; Legislation; NRP Rights; Parenting; Scrutiny; Relationships

The family justice system needs significant reform to tackle delays and ensure that children and families get the service they deserve, says an independent panel set up to review how the system works.

The panel, who publish their interim report today, have recommended a package of proposals aimed at improving children's and families' experience of the system. A public consultation on these proposals is now underway

Comment by #wco: Please read the interim report, read the consultation questions, consider what has been written and influence the final report by replying in a measured, accurate and comprehensive way.

Other contacts: familyjusticereview@justice.gsi.gov.uk

More details can be read at:
http://www.justice.gov.uk/news/newsrelease310311a.htm

http://www.justice.gov.uk/publications/family-justice-review.htm


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Family Justice Review Interim Report http://ping.fm/ZZN5q

Debate in Parliament - #wco Equality (Ten Minute Rule Bill: Presumption of Shared Care)

Elphicke, Charlie raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Equality; Childcare; Family Courts; Justice; LocalGov; NRP Rights; Parenting; Parliament-UK


Ten Minute Rule Bill

On 29 March 2011, Tory MP Charlie Elphicke proposed a bill aiming to require courts and local authorities to take into account the rights of a child to grow up seeing both parents when determining custody arrangements.
The bill would make it an offence for a relevant body to disregard this presumption.
Mr Elphicke argues children who see both parents have better education and employment prospects in later life.

Comment by #wco: Let us all hope this is given the time to have a proper, thorough and objective debate leading to introduction of this bill.

Well done Charlie !

Other contacts:

More details can be read at:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/democracylive/hi/house_of_commons/newsid_9438000/9438954.stm




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Sign up to our email list for regular updates http://ping.fm/tOe5t

MP's told CAFCASS "must be abolished" http://ping.fm/MjPpb

Community Care 2011 free event for all concerned with Family Law http://ping.fm/qGIJh

Gov Written Answer - #wco Scrutiny (Cabinet Office: Government: Accountability)

Lloyd, Tony raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Scrutiny; FoI; Governance; Metadata; LocalGov; Parliament-UK

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what steps he plans to take to increase levels of transparency in Government decision-making in order to improve accountability to the public.

Comment by #wco: We like this, however as part of the Big Society, more and more services will be delivered by organisations that are not subject to FOI requests - we suggest the following changes to FOI legislation:
where a civic service or function is provided,
or where a partnership exists where one parter is already subject to FOI then that subsequent provider and partnership is also a "derived" subject to FOI requests
in addition, the preamble to the legislation is to inclusive, rather that prescriptive for organisations to be subject to it. ie, any organisation spending central/local government money is subject to FOI unless specifically time-limited excluded - with scrutiny for the decision.

Other contacts: Maude, Francis

More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-01a.42563.h

https://sites.google.com/site/thirdchamber/platform#TOC-Justice-Democracy


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Gov Written Answer - #wco Legal Aid (Justice: Legal Advice and Assistance: Telephone Services)

Offord, Matthew raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Legal Aid; Equality; Family Courts; Justice; NRP Rights

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice whether his Department has assessed the merits of providing telephone legal advice on certain family law matters in order to divert individuals away from the courts to alternative routes such as mediation.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan

More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-01a.42830.h




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Consultation - #wco Regulation (Tackling burdens: Reducing burdens on local government)

Clark, Greg raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Regulation; Democracy; LocalGov; Parliament-UK; Metadata; Scrutiny

Local authorities are bound by statute. Their functions are set out in numerous Acts of Parliament and many of these functions have associated legal duties.

The duties on local authorities have accumulated over the years with successive pieces of legislation. While some duties remain vital, others may no longer be needed or may create unnecessary burdens or restrictions on local authorities. To address this, the Government is carrying out a wide ranging review to establish the duties which are no longer needed and to remove them, giving local authorities freedom to operate in a way that meets local needs and priorities.

Comment by #wco: Excellent news - especially the removal of Data burdens for open data access and scrutiny

Other contacts: burdens@communities.gsi.gov.uk

More details can be read at:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/localgovernment/decentralisation/tacklingburdens/

http://www.communities.gov.uk/localgovernment/decentralisation/tacklingburdens/reviewstatutoryduties/


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Gov Written Answer - #wco Money (Work & Pensions: Social Fund Crisis Loans)

Webb, Steve raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Money; Regulation

To meet genuine need, and in addition to continually recycling from the £1.3 billion fund, this Government are committed to maintaining core funding of £178 million a year for the discretionary social fund scheme over the spending review period. ....(read more) ...

Comment by #wco: So the government are state "we will implement a cap of three crisis loan awards for general living expenses in a rolling 12-month period." - So when claims are messed up by the civil servants (and I've had personal experience of being destitute for over 8 weeks and having to have at least 3 crisis loans as a direct result of administration errors) then claimants may suffer more distress and homelessness as Housing Allowance is not paid while there is this situation.

THIS IS A VERY BAD SET OF NEW REGULATIONS !

Other contacts:

More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2011-03-03a.45WS.0




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Consultation - #wco Democracy (Have your say on MPs' Code of Conduct )

Somebody raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Democracy; Governance; Parliament-UK; Scrutiny

The Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards is seeking views on the scope and content of the House of Commons Code of Conduct for Members of Parliament.

The Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards has published a consultation paper which sets out a number of questions for consideration. Consultees are invited to respond to all or any of these questions, and to make any other points they would wish to have considered.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts:

More details can be read at:
http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2011/march/review-of-the-code-of-conduct-for-mps/

http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/standards-and-privileges-committee/


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Gov Written Answer - #wco Scrutiny (Prime Minister: Childhood and Families Ministerial Taskforce)

Shuker, Gavin raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Scrutiny; Childcare; Education; Equality; Parenting

To ask the Prime Minister

(1) on which dates the Childhood and Families Taskforce has met; which Ministers were in attendance on each such occasion; and who else attended;

(2) if he will place in the Library a copy of the terms of reference of the Childhood and Families Taskforce;

(3) when he expects the Childhood and Families Taskforce to report;

(4) whether the Childhood and Families Taskforce will be taking (a) oral and (b) written evidence in the course of its work.

Comment by #wco: So what is the point of the task force if we cannot see the results?

Other contacts: Cameron, David

More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-02-28b.41866.h

http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-08b.22371.h


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CSA - a view from the other side http://ping.fm/4tAzQ

Consultation - #wco Legal Aid (Proposals for the Reform of Legal Aid in England and Wales - The judiciary's co-ordinated response)

Somebody raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Legal Aid; Family Courts; Justice; Money; NRP Rights; Scrutiny

The judiciary's co-ordinated response to the Government's legal aid consultation paper is published today. It was drawn up by a sub-committee of the Judges' Council (the body which represents all levels of the judiciary, and is chaired by the Lord Chief Justice).

The responses from the Council of Circuit Judges and from the President of the Social Entitlement Chamber of the Tribunals Service are also published today and are available [below].

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts:

More details can be read at:
http://www.judiciary.gov.uk/media/media-releases/2011/responses-proposals-for-the-reform-of-legal-aid




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Legal Aid reform - the judiciary's co-ordinated response
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Gov Early Day Motion (EDM) - #wco Equality (EDM 1175: SHARED PARENTING ORDERS)

Binley, Brian raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Equality; Childcare; Family Courts; NRP Rights; Parenting

That this House believes that children are entitled to the love, guidance and support of both parents and a relationship with their wider family after separation and divorce unless certain restrictions apply, to ensure children can enjoy the benefits this gives; further believes in the desirability of creating a legal presumption of shared parenting orders if necessary, meaning parents are equally responsible for their children and those children spend a significant proportion of their time with each parent; and calls on the Government to recognise this need for a presumption of shared parenting in the family justice review.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts:

More details can be read at:
http://edmi.parliament.uk/EDMi/EDMDetails.aspx?EDMID=42187&SESSION=905




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Gov Ministerial Statement - #wco SocialWorkers (Justice: Healthcare workers, Social Workers and Social Care Workers)

Lansley, Andrew raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): SocialWorkers; Healthcare; LocalGov; Scrutiny

Safe, respectful and effective care is essential and should be what all users of health and social care services experience.

The vast majority of those who work in health and social care are committed individuals with a strong sense of professionalism who aspire to deliver the highest standards. However, where there is poor practice or behaviour that presents a risk to the public, it is vital that swift action is taken, whether by employers, or by national regulatory bodies.

Comment by #wco: Recommended reading in addition to the Munro Report(s) and the upcoming Justice Review reports

Other contacts:

More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2011-02-16a.85WS.1

http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_124359


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Gov Ministerial Statement - #wco FoI (House of Lords: Information Commissioner)

McNally, Tom raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): FoI; Democracy; Scrutiny

On 7 January 2011, the Government announced their intention to enhance the independence of the Information Commissioner as part of a wider package of measures to extend the Freedom of Information Act. ....

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts:

More details can be read at:
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Gov Ministerial Statement - #wco Democracy (Protection of Freedoms Bill: Public Reading Stage)

Clegg, Nicholas raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Democracy; Education; FoI; Governance; Parliament-UK; Scrutiny

The Government have pledged in the coalition agreement to introduce:

"a new "public reading stage" for Bills to give the public an opportunity to comment on proposed legislation online, and a dedicated "public reading day" within a Bills Committee stage where those comments will be debated by the Committee scrutinising the Bill" ...

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts:

More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2011-02-15a.73WS.1




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Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Children: Maintenance)

Kennedy, Charles raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Childcare; Equality; Money; NRP Rights

http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-02-17a.38754.h

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Miller, Maria

More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-02-17a.38754.h




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Gov Written Answer - #wco Legal Aid (Justice: Legal Aid Scheme: Litigants in Person)

Griffith, Nia raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Legal Aid; Family Courts; Solicitors

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what estimate his Department has made of the effects of the implementation of his proposed changes to the legal aid scheme on the number of litigants in person involved in court proceedings; and what assessment he has made of the effects of any change in the number of such litigants on the costs of HM Courts Service.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan

More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-02-17a.41380.h




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Gov Written Answer - #wco Equality (Work & Pensions: Children: Maintenance)

Fuller, Richard raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Equality; Childcare; CMEC-CSA; Family Courts; Money; NRP Rights; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what plans he has to extend recognition of shared care parenting in the arrangement for the payment of child maintenance.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Miller, Maria

More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-02-16a.39771.h

http://www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/strengthening-families.pdf


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You know it makes sense ... Remember that at an election, if a ward has 10,000 eligible voters in it, with a 45% (and that's relatively high!) turnout that means only 4,500 people actually vote .. if the MP is voted in with 40% (again relatively high!) of that turnout it means only 18% (1,800) of the people are effectively controlling the other 82% (8,200) !! Not exactly majority rule is it ???
Get involved and make a difference - otherwise, you have abdicated any right to EVER complain about the government in power and what they do!
https://www.facebook.com/YestoFairerVotes

News & Information - #wco Equality (UN Report: Men in Families and Family Policy in a Changing World)

Somebody raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Equality; Money; NRP Rights; Parenting

... "Traditionally most international organizations have looked at gender issues from a women only perspective and have not thoroughly examined the real issue in including gender equity and harvesting the well being of children contributing to family life" said Professor Margaret O'Brien, Co-Director, Centre for Research on the Child and Family, University of East Anglia, U.K. ... (read more)

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts:

More details can be read at:
http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/news/social/men-in-families.html

http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/family/docs/men-in-families.pdf


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Gov Early Day Motion (EDM) - #wco Equality (EDM 0034: BENEFITS SYSTEM AND SHARED PARENTING)

Sanders, Adrian raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Equality; Childcare; Money; NRP Rights; Parenting

That this House notes that child benefit can only be paid to one parent; further notes that this unnecessarily discriminates against the other parent where parents are separated and maintain shared custody of children; further notes that this can further discriminate against one parent by preventing access to suitable housing and additional income to allow them to provide for children; further notes that this can lead to restricted access for one parent to see their children; and calls on the Government to take action to address these problems.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts:

More details can be read at:
http://edmi.parliament.uk/EDMi/EDMDetails.aspx?EDMID=40948&SESSION=905




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Law Society has identified savings that could be made across the justice system without harming access to justice as an alternative to damaging cuts.
http://ping.fm/XJ62L

Gov Written Answer - #wco Legal Aid (Justice: Legal Aid)

Brake, Tom raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Legal Aid; Family Courts; NRP Rights

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what recent representations he has received on his proposals for the legal aid budget; and if he will make a statement.

Comment by #wco: We hope everyone with an interest in Family Law replied in time for this consultation !

Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan

More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-02-15a.40470.h




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Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Children: Maintenance)

Trickett, Jon raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Equality; Justice; Money; NRP Rights

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many parents without care have records on the post-2003 Child Support Agency computer system and make payments at pre-2003 rates.

Comment by #wco: So, 176,000 cases on the post-2003 system are using the pre-2003 payment rates ...

Mr Geraghty:
You should arrange, pending the introduction of the 3rd new system, to amend these cases to post-2003 rates.

NRP's paying maintenance through CMEC/CSA:
If you're on the pre-2003 rates, we would strongly suggest asking for a new assessment and get your local MP to write to them to arrange for transfer to the post-2003 CS2 computer system and rates.

Other contacts: Miller, Maria Geraghty, Stephen

More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-02-15a.32885.h




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Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Children: Maintenance)

Phillipson, Bridget raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Money

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what steps his Department plans to take to increase the collection rate for child maintenance payments.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Miller, Maria

More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-02-14a.36407.h




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Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Child Support)

Green, Kate raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Money; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what assessment he has made of the behavioural effects of levying charges on parents who use the future child support scheme on (a) children living apart from one parent, (b) parents with care and (c) non-resident parents.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Miller, Maria

More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-02-14a.39082.h




Published: 14/02/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Relationships (Work & Pensions: Child Maintenance Services)

Connarty, Michael raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Relationships; CMEC-CSA; Money; NRP Rights; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what his policy is on charging parents for the use of his Department's child maintenance services.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Miller, Maria

More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-02-14a.39803.h




Published: 14/02/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Children: Maintenance)

Engel, Natascha raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Equality; Money; Scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what the findings were for Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission's monitoring and evaluation of the use of deduction orders within child maintenance; what conclusions the Commission has reached regarding extension of the use of deduction orders to cover a non-resident parent's joint bank account; 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=2011-02-09a.37936.h




Published: 09/02/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Children: Maintenance)

Phillipson, Bridget raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Money

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what plans his Department has to set the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission a target for collection of arrears.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Miller, Maria

More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-02-08a.37617.h




Published: 08/02/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Legal Aid (Justice: Legal Aid)

Ali, Rushanara raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Legal Aid; Equality; Family Courts; NRP Rights

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what estimate (a) his Department and (b) the Legal Services Commission has made of the number of legal aid funded cases that were unnecessary in the last four years.

Comment by #wco: Shame on the government and judiciary for allowing situations to escalate to needing court procedures to enforce civil & human rights issues - particularly within the Family Court environment.

Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan

More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-02-03a.37632.h




Published: 03/02/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Children: Maintenance)

McClymont, Gregg raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Money; NRP Rights

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what the status is of cases where child maintenance arrears are owed to a resident parent, but new child maintenance payments are no longer being pursued, under his Department's proposed transition to a new child maintenance system.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Miller, Maria Geraghty, Stephen

More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-02-01a.37466.h




Published: 01/02/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Legal Aid (Justice: Legail Aid)

Khan, Sadiq raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Legal Aid; Family Courts; Justice; Money

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what progress has been made on implementing those recommendations of the Review by Lord Carter of Coles on legal aid procurement which the Government has accepted.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan

More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-01-31b.36440.h




Published: 31/01/2011 12:00:00
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CAFCASS not listening see our forum http://ping.fm/a3i9s have your say help this parent! http://ping.fm/3l1hG

John Hemming MP: Court of Protection must be reformed: http://ping.fm/hTa6J

News & Information - #wco NRP Rights (Matthews Walk For Justice)

wheresmydad.org.uk™ raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): NRP Rights;

About Matthews Walk For Justice: My name is Matthew Starmore and I am a campaigner for Family Law Reform, I am involved in this because I have not been able to see my children but for all of 12 hours in two years, I and many parents are denied the relationships our children need and crave.

Comment by #wco: Join Matthew if you can, or just show your support !

Good Luck !

Other contacts:

More details can be read at:
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http://dadsjustice.blogspot.com/2011/02/matthews-walk-for-justice-chris.html


Published: 04/02/2011 19:00:00
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Latest FB Scam: http://ping.fm/dDbqx

CW & Ors v TW: Getting the message across http://ping.fm/h5JID

Interim Munro Report: http://ping.fm/tRouV

Coverage of Yemshaw judgment raises questions of responsible legal reporting http://ping.fm/pQnM2

Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: CSA)

Phillipson, Bridget raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Money; Scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what timetable he has set for the publication of the client fund accounts of the Child Support Agency.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Miller, Maria Geraghty, Stephen

More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-01-27a.36406.h




Published: 30/01/2011 14:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: CMEC: Correspondence)

Ruane, Chris raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Money; Scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many items of correspondence were referred to the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission by each hon. Member in 2009-10, listed in descending order of magnitude.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Miller, Maria Geraghty, Stephen

More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-01-27a.35212.h




Published: 27/01/2011 14:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Justice (Justice: Rape)

MacTaggart, Fiona raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Justice; Family Courts; Legal Aid; Scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice

(1) what the longest sentence received by a woman prosecuted for (a) perverting the course of justice, (b) perjury and (c) wasting police time was following the withdrawal of a complaint of rape or domestic violence in the latest period for which figures are available;

(2) how many prosecutions for offences of rape were discontinued following a withdrawal by the victim between May 2010 and the latest date for which figures are available; and how many such prosecutions were discontinued in the same period in 2009;

(3) how many women who have retracted a complaint of rape or domestic violence were prosecuted for (a) wasting police time, (b) perjury and (c) perverting the course of justice between May 2010 and the latest date for which figures are available; and how many such prosecutions there were in the same period in 2009;

(4) how many prosecutions for offences of domestic violence were discontinued following a retraction by the victim between May 2010 and the latest date for which figures are available; and how many such prosecutions were discontinued in the same period in 2009.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Blunt, Crispin

More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-01-24b.35172.h




Published: 24/01/2011 14:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Justice (Rape: Offences Against The Administration of Justice)

MacTaggart, Fiona raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): Justice; Scrutiny

To ask the Attorney-General pursuant to the answer of 13 December 2010 Official Report, column 447W, to the hon. Member for Newcastle upon Tyne North, on rape: offences against the administration of justice, if he will consider the merits of collecting data on the number of women prosecuted for (a) perverting the course of justice, (b) perjury and (c) wasting police time following the withdrawal of a complaint of rape or domestic violence.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Grieve, Dominic

More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-01-24b.35169.h




Published: 24/01/2011 14:00:00
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Men should concentrate on playing with their children and leave the care to women http://ping.fm/cxREw

PRACTICE DIRECTIONS TO THE FAMILY PROCEDURE RULES 2010 – THE ABRIDGED VERSION http://ping.fm/VtVeD

Gov Written Answer - #wco ContactPoint (Education: Children: Databases)

Leslie, Charlotte raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): ContactPoint; Childcare; SocialWorkers; Healthcare; Parenting

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what plans he has for the National Signposting Service following the end of the ContactPoint database; and if he will make a statement.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Loughton, Tim

More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-01-17b.34126.h

http://www.education.gov.uk/munroreview/evidence.shtml


Published: 17/01/2011 16:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco CAFCASS (Education: CAFCASS)

Hopkins, Kelvin raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CAFCASS; Family Courts; Money; Metadata; Scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Education how many people the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service employed in (a) its head office and (b) England in the latest period for which figures are available.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Loughton, Tim

More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-01-17b.31755.h




Published: 17/01/2011 16:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco CAFCASS (Education: CAFCASS)

Hopkins, Kelvin raised an interesting point.

Subject(s): CAFCASS; Justice; Legal Aid; NRP Rights; Parenting; Equality; Family Courts; Scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what plans he has for the future of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service.

Comment by #wco:

Other contacts: Loughton, Tim

More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-01-17b.31751.h




Published: 17/01/2011 16:00:00
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