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:
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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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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:
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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
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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:
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Published: 07/03/2011 12:00:00
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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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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
Published: 08/09/2010 13:20:00
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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:
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http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2010-11/sexandrelationshipseducation.html
Published: 08/09/2010 13:20:00
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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:
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http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2010-11/recallofelectedrepresentatives.html
Published: 26/07/2010 16:50:00
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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:
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http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2010-11/recallofelectedrepresentatives.html
Published: 26/07/2010 16:50:00
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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
Published: 11/02/2011 15:00:00
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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
Published: 11/02/2011 15:00:00
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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
Published: 27/04/2011 16:35:00
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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
Published: 27/04/2011 16:35:00
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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
Published: 07/09/2011 16:50:00
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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
Published: 07/09/2011 16:50:00
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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:
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http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2010-11/charitieshl.html
Published: 03/03/2011 11:35:00
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Subject(s): NonProfits; Governance; Regulation; Scrutiny
To consolidate the Charities Act 1993 and other enactments which relate to charities.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts:
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Published: 03/03/2011 11:35:00
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5 Apr 2011
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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
Published: 05/07/2010 18:15:00
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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
Published: 05/07/2010 18:15:00
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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 ...
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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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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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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
Published: 31/03/2011 09:00:00
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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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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:
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Published: 29/03/2011 16:40:00
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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
Published: 29/03/2011 16:40:00
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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
Published: 01/03/2011 12:00:00
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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
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http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-03-01a.42830.h
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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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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 !
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Published: 03/03/2011 12:00:00
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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 !
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http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2011-03-03a.45WS.0
Published: 03/03/2011 12:00:00
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15 Mar 2011
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:
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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/
Published: 07/03/2011 09:00:00
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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/
Published: 07/03/2011 09:00:00
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13 Mar 2011
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
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http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-02-28b.41866.h
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-08b.22371.h
Published: 28/02/2011 12:00:00
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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
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http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-02-28b.41866.h
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2010-11-08b.22371.h
Published: 28/02/2011 12:00:00
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6 Mar 2011
24 Feb 2011
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
Published: 24/02/2011 10:00:00
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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
Published: 24/02/2011 10:00:00
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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:
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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.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts:
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http://edmi.parliament.uk/EDMi/EDMDetails.aspx?EDMID=42187&SESSION=905
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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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
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
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
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. ....
Comment by #wco:
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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:
Other contacts:
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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" ...
Comment by #wco:
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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" ...
Comment by #wco:
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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
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
Published: 17/02/2011 12:00:00
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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
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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http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-02-17a.41380.h
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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http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-02-17a.41380.h
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 ???
Get involved and make a difference - otherwise, you have abdicated any right to EVER complain about the government in power and what they do!
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Get involved and make a difference - otherwise, you have abdicated any right to EVER complain about the government in power and what they do!
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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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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
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:
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
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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More details can be read at:
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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:
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
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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
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-02-15a.40470.h
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
More details can be read at:
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:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-02-15a.32885.h
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:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-02-15a.32885.h
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
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-02-14a.36407.h
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
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-02-14a.36407.h
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
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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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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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
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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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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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13 Feb 2011
CAFCASS not listening see our forum http://ping.fm/a3i9s have your say help this parent! http://ping.fm/3l1hG
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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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29 Jan 2011
Men should concentrate on playing with their children and leave the care to women http://ping.fm/cxREw
24 Jan 2011
22 Jan 2011
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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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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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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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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Gov Ministerial Statement - #wco Money (Leader of the House: Members' Salaries)
Young, George raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Money; Democracy; Equality; Governance
On 3 July 2008, the House of Commons passed a resolution linking future annual increases in Members' salary to the median pay increase received by a basket of 15 public sector work force groups in the preceding year. ....
Comment by #wco: I still think certain expenditure - office rents, electricity, gas, salaries etc should be paid centrally rather than to the MP .. this way deals can be done to get better prices for utilities etc. AND we can monitor the pay rates of these essentially public servants working for the MP's ..
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2011-01-20a.52WS.1
Published: 20/01/2011 15:00:00
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Subject(s): Money; Democracy; Equality; Governance
On 3 July 2008, the House of Commons passed a resolution linking future annual increases in Members' salary to the median pay increase received by a basket of 15 public sector work force groups in the preceding year. ....
Comment by #wco: I still think certain expenditure - office rents, electricity, gas, salaries etc should be paid centrally rather than to the MP .. this way deals can be done to get better prices for utilities etc. AND we can monitor the pay rates of these essentially public servants working for the MP's ..
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2011-01-20a.52WS.1
Published: 20/01/2011 15:00:00
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Gov Ministerial Statement - #wco FoI (Justice: FoI: Commencement of Certain Provisions)
Clarke, Kenneth raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): FoI; Governance; Scrutiny
On Friday 7 January 2011, the Ministry of Justice announced the Government's plans to extend the scope of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and to further increase transparency in public affairs. The Government will bring forward a number of measures to bring those plans into effect: ...
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2011-01-18a.34WS.4
Published: 18/01/2011 15:00:00
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Subject(s): FoI; Governance; Scrutiny
On Friday 7 January 2011, the Ministry of Justice announced the Government's plans to extend the scope of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and to further increase transparency in public affairs. The Government will bring forward a number of measures to bring those plans into effect: ...
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts:
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2011-01-18a.34WS.4
Published: 18/01/2011 15:00:00
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17 Jan 2011
Gov Ministerial Statement - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Child Maintenance)
Miller, Maria raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Equality; Family Courts; Money; NRP Rights
I am pleased to announce today the publication of "Strengthening families, promoting parental responsibility: the future of child maintenance". ..(read more)..
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: strengtheningfamilies.consultation@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2011-01-13a.25WS.1
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/consultations/2011/strengthening-families.shtml
Published: 13/01/2011 16:00:00
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Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Equality; Family Courts; Money; NRP Rights
I am pleased to announce today the publication of "Strengthening families, promoting parental responsibility: the future of child maintenance". ..(read more)..
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: strengtheningfamilies.consultation@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2011-01-13a.25WS.1
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/consultations/2011/strengthening-families.shtml
Published: 13/01/2011 16:00:00
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11 Jan 2011
Gov Written Answer - #wco CMEC-CSA (Work & Pensions: Children: Maintenance)
Begg, Anne raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Education; Money; Scrutiny
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions when he plans to publish the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission's (a) qualitative research on promotion of child maintenance and instigating behaviour change and (b) evaluation of the Child Maintenance Options Service.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Miller, Maria Geraghty, Stephen
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-01-10a.31273.h
Published: 10/01/2011 13:00:00
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Subject(s): CMEC-CSA; Education; Money; Scrutiny
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions when he plans to publish the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission's (a) qualitative research on promotion of child maintenance and instigating behaviour change and (b) evaluation of the Child Maintenance Options Service.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Miller, Maria Geraghty, Stephen
More details can be read at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-01-10a.31273.h
Published: 10/01/2011 13:00:00
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10 Jan 2011
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4 Jan 2011
"Hundreds of men will face false allegations of domestic violence and child abuse because of legal aid reforms, barristers warned today"
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2 Jan 2011
Gov Early Day Motion (EDM) - #wco Justice (EDM 1194: Justice for All Campaign)
Fovargue, Yvonne raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Justice; Equality; Family Courts
That this House welcomes the Justice for All campaign launched in the House of Commons on 12 January 2011; supports the aims of the campaign which are to raise awareness of the vital importance of advice and representation on legal matters for the most vulnerable in our society and to ensure that everyone is treated fairly under the law, no matter who they are, how much money they have or where they live; recognises that the strength of feeling is reflected in the fact that the campaign is a broad coalition of legal and advice agencies, trades unions, charities, community groups and members of the public; regrets that the reduction in spending on legal aid, through restrictions in scope and eligibility and the blanket 10 per cent. cut in the lower fee paid to providers of legal services, is having a detrimental effect on access to justice and on the well-being of the most vulnerable people; questions the real cost savings to the public purse that this budget reduction will achieve, given that early advice on legal matters saves money by keeping families together in their homes, and in work and education; believes that free, independent advice and representation on legal matters is essential to achieve justice for all; and calls on the Government to rethink the provision of legal services for the poorest in society.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: campaign@justice-for-all.org.uk
More details can be read at:
http://edmi.parliament.uk/EDMi/EDMDetails.aspx?EDMID=42206&SESSION=905
http://www.justice-for-all.org.uk/
Published: 14/12/2010 13:00:00
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Subject(s): Justice; Equality; Family Courts
That this House welcomes the Justice for All campaign launched in the House of Commons on 12 January 2011; supports the aims of the campaign which are to raise awareness of the vital importance of advice and representation on legal matters for the most vulnerable in our society and to ensure that everyone is treated fairly under the law, no matter who they are, how much money they have or where they live; recognises that the strength of feeling is reflected in the fact that the campaign is a broad coalition of legal and advice agencies, trades unions, charities, community groups and members of the public; regrets that the reduction in spending on legal aid, through restrictions in scope and eligibility and the blanket 10 per cent. cut in the lower fee paid to providers of legal services, is having a detrimental effect on access to justice and on the well-being of the most vulnerable people; questions the real cost savings to the public purse that this budget reduction will achieve, given that early advice on legal matters saves money by keeping families together in their homes, and in work and education; believes that free, independent advice and representation on legal matters is essential to achieve justice for all; and calls on the Government to rethink the provision of legal services for the poorest in society.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: campaign@justice-for-all.org.uk
More details can be read at:
http://edmi.parliament.uk/EDMi/EDMDetails.aspx?EDMID=42206&SESSION=905
http://www.justice-for-all.org.uk/
Published: 14/12/2010 13:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
http://www.wheresmydad.wordpress.com
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