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].
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Published: 24/02/2011 10:00:00
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24 Feb 2011
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.
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Published: 13/12/2010 13:00:00
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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.
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Published: 13/12/2010 13:00:00
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20 Feb 2011
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
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http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_124359
Published: 16/02/2011 11:00:00
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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
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http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_124359
Published: 16/02/2011 11:00:00
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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. ....
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Published: 16/02/2011 12:00:00
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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:
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Published: 16/02/2011 12:00:00
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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" ...
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Published: 15/02/2011 12:00:00
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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" ...
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Published: 15/02/2011 12:00:00
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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
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Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Miller, Maria
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Published: 17/02/2011 12:00:00
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Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Childcare; Equality; Money; NRP Rights
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Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Miller, Maria
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Published: 17/02/2011 12:00:00
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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
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Published: 17/02/2011 12:00:00
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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
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Published: 17/02/2011 12:00:00
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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
Published: 16/02/2011 12:00:00
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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
Published: 16/02/2011 12:00:00
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19 Feb 2011
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 ???
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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:
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http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/family/docs/men-in-families.pdf
Published: 17/02/2011 13:00:00
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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:
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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
Published: 17/02/2011 13:00:00
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18 Feb 2011
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:
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Published: 25/05/2010 12:00:00
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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:
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Published: 25/05/2010 12:00:00
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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.
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16 Feb 2011
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
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Published: 15/02/2011 12:00:00
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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
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http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-02-15a.40470.h
Published: 15/02/2011 12:00:00
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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:
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Published: 15/02/2011 12:00:00
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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:
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Published: 15/02/2011 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 steps his Department plans to take to increase the collection rate for child maintenance payments.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Miller, Maria
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Published: 14/02/2011 12:00:00
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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
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Published: 14/02/2011 12:00:00
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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
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Published: 14/02/2011 12:00:00
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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
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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
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Published: 14/02/2011 12:00:00
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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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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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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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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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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
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
http://www.wheresmydad.wordpress.com
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
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
http://www.wheresmydad.wordpress.com
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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http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
http://www.wheresmydad.wordpress.com
13 Feb 2011
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5 Feb 2011
4 Feb 2011
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:
http://www.chris-uk.org/matthews-walk-for-justice
http://dadsjustice.blogspot.com/2011/02/matthews-walk-for-justice-chris.html
Published: 04/02/2011 19:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
http://www.wheresmydad.wordpress.com
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:
http://www.chris-uk.org/matthews-walk-for-justice
http://dadsjustice.blogspot.com/2011/02/matthews-walk-for-justice-chris.html
Published: 04/02/2011 19:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
http://www.wheresmydad.wordpress.com
2 Feb 2011
1 Feb 2011
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