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JOHN WHAT ARE YOU UP TO NOW-EXPOSING THE TRUTH

http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2010/jan/14/mps-solicitors-contempt-parliament

John Hemming MP says Withers LLP's behaviour threatened to undermine parliamentarians' freedom of speech

Andrew Sparrow, senior political correspondent

andrew.sparrow@guardian.co.uk

guardian.co.uk, Thursday 14 January 2010 17.03 GMT

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MPs today agreed to… Continue

Added by Alison J Stevens on January 15, 2010 at 23:56 — No Comments

FOR YOUR INFORMATION FROM ANDREW YIANNIDES

Andrew Yiannides January 15 at 7:52pm

Dear Mr. Hutton

Further to a REQUEST / INVITATION in an email received as a circulated plea FOR INFORMATION, attached to assaults on the institution of FAMILY (not just one or the other gender) I invite you to access:

1. http://www.uk-human-rights.org/guesswhy.htm

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Get to know of ORGANISED SCENARIOS created by alleged 'servants of the public', WITH PARTICIPATION in such… Continue

Added by Alison J Stevens on January 15, 2010 at 23:29 — No Comments

PLEASE COULD YOU ALL PLEASE SIGN THESE PETITIONS PLEASE

There are couple of petitions that are worthwhile signing at the moment, here they are:-

http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/UnveilProcesses/

The aim of the transparency would be to improve the public confidence in the Family Court Services; improve the processes of the court servants for the benefit of the childr...en of the UK. The children of the UK deserve the higher standards that openness would in fact… Continue

Added by Alison J Stevens on January 15, 2010 at 22:58 — No Comments

ADOPTION IS THE HIGHEST PRIORITY STATES BARNADOS

So Brenda Farrell, assistant director of Children’s Services for Barnardos states that adoption should be given a higher priority and then suggests that the kincare clause should be used on a larger scale, a very confusing statement to make.

It looks like the lady wants immediate relatives to have care of the children during Care Proceedings, but then is happy for them to be taken from Grandparents, in the later stages of family court proceedings, when a placement for adoption has been… Continue

Added by Alison J Stevens on January 15, 2010 at 0:00 — No Comments

THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BASW STANDS DOWN

Lets hope these details are made public in relation to the outcome,of the decision made after the investigation has been concluded regarding the allegations made against Tim Chittleburgh., i dare say all details will be kept under wrap.

http://www.cypnow.co.uk/bulletins/Daily-Bulletin/news/977421/?DCMP=EMC-DailyBulletin

Added by Alison J Stevens on January 14, 2010 at 22:00 — No Comments

OFSTED GIVES DAMMINNG REPORT ON CAFCASS IN GREATER LONDON

Ofsted have given a damming report relating to the greater London area, which covers 33 Local Authorities.

In many cases children and families have to wait six months for a Guardian to be appointed to the Family Court arena,

The lowest possible inadequacy of cafcass is given,which also states that management documentation is out of date.other concerns are that complaints,are not dealt with within the expected timescale.

Private Law cases also is a cause for concern, with… Continue

Added by Alison J Stevens on January 14, 2010 at 20:30 — No Comments

A REPLY BACK TO MY PAIN COLLEAGUE FROM ED BALLS DEPARTMENT-FAMILY COURTS

Dear Ms Stewart-Taylor

Thank you for your emails of 21 December, addressed to Ed Balls and Ruth Kelly, concerning the secrecy in family courts.

The family courts play a crucial role in protecting the welfare of some of the most vulnerable children in our society.

The Government has included provisions in the current Children, Schools and Families Bill to continue the process of opening up the family courts by broadening the amount of information which can be… Continue

Added by Alison J Stevens on January 14, 2010 at 19:30 — No Comments

LATEST NEWS FROM CHILDREN SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES

Children, Schools and Families

Latest News

January 12, 2010 at 5:23 AM

The Children, Schools and Families Bill was presented to Parliament on 19 November 2009. This is known as First Reading and there was no debate on the Bill at this stage.

This Bill had a Second Reading debate on 11 January 2010 and was referred to a Public Bill Committee on a date to be confirmed.

Sitting: 11/01/2010

January 12, 2010 at 5:21 AM

House of Commons 2nd… Continue

Added by Alison J Stevens on January 14, 2010 at 0:03 — No Comments

COUNTY COURT JUDGEMENTS

http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCC/Fam/

As part of the Family Court Pilot project there will be judgments selected by the Court that will be published in this database. BAILII does not usually publish County Court judgments but from time to time there are legally significant judgments that will find their way onto BAILII.

County Courts deal with civil cases, as well as some family and bankruptcy… Continue

Added by Alison J Stevens on January 13, 2010 at 23:39 — No Comments

I JUST HAD TO SHOW YOU THIS FROM A CLIENT WHO WON HER CASE

"Alison - I have a friend that desperately needs your help. The social worker

involved is trying to turn her kids against her saying things like "You're

better off without her" etc.I've highly recommended

yourself/PAIN, I'm hoping she'll get in touch. Please help her if you can. I

remember how it feels to be that alone and not know what you're doing or where

to turn next, or if what they're doing is right or wrong… Continue

Added by Alison J Stevens on January 13, 2010 at 22:57 — No Comments

COMMENT TO THE DAILY MAIL ADOPTION FORUM.

There are a few decent Childrens Panel Solicitors out there,and we have a team of two decent firms,and when they work together, one representing the Mother,and the other representing the Father,Social Services have a hard challenge on their hands, one of the Solicitors team are based in Birmingham,they prove to be a formidable force.

With reference to one of my cases in Coventry, if it wasn't for the professionalism of the Solicitors involved, the siblings would be split up,and placed with… Continue

Added by Alison J Stevens on January 13, 2010 at 22:00 — No Comments

DEBACLE AND CORRUPTION WITHIN THE FAMILY COURTS AGAIN

http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/law/article6984144.ece

January 12, 2010

frances.gibb@thetimes.co.uk

Alls fair in love and divorce. Or is it?

It may surprise those unfamiliar with acrimonious divorce battles that courts condone a degree of DIY detective work.

If someone suspects a spouse is lying about his or her financial affairs, courts will… Continue

Added by Alison J Stevens on January 12, 2010 at 23:54 — No Comments

PRIVATE LAW CASES AND MAINTENANCE

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/2010/01/11/north-wales-children-miss-out-as-parents-are-confusion-over-maintenance-55578-25568418/

Jan 11 2010 by Tom Bodden, Daily Post

CHILDREN in North Wales could be left deprived as separated parents fail to sort out maintenance deals, a survey warns… Continue

Added by Alison J Stevens on January 12, 2010 at 22:37 — No Comments

COURT OF PROTECTION TO BE OPENED UP TO THE MEDIA

One of Britain’s most secret courts is set to be opened up to the media in a move that could boost public confidence after widespread criticism of its workings.

The Court of Protection, which looks after the affairs of people suffering from mental incapacity, hears most of its cases in private and has been the target of hundreds of complaints.

People applying to manage the affairs of elderly or vulnerable relatives have found the court — and, in particular, its… Continue

Added by Alison J Stevens on January 11, 2010 at 22:30 — No Comments

ANOTHER IMPORTANT CAMPAIGN PAIN WILL BE INVOLVED IN IN 2010

campaign 2010: Victoria 10F, what is yours???

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Reclaiming the lost members of society, our Kids back

The public believes that children should be kept in their homes as long as they are safe. People believe strongly that agencies must do a thorough investigation of each case to determine if alleged child abuse and neglect warrant action.

Most people know very little about children's services unless they or a close family member… Continue

Added by Alison J Stevens on January 11, 2010 at 21:35 — No Comments

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH-GOVERMENT AND CHILD ABUSE ACCUSATIONS

'Government child abuse' accusations (Daily Telegraph)

The most widespread child abuse in Britain is perpetrated by the Government

The drive to abolish childhood continues apace. The government is ordering “sex education” to be imposed on primary school children from as young as five. The premature sexualisation of children and the encouragement of prurient interest in sexual matters at a tender age has already provoked increasing numbers of underage pregnancies (which the… Continue

Added by Alison J Stevens on January 11, 2010 at 0:16 — No Comments

POSSIBLY SOME GOOD NEWS FOR ONCE

Cafcass reduces delays

21st December 2009

Cafcass, the organisation that represents children's interests in the family courts, has seen a 44 per cent reduction in case delays.

Recent figures show there were 511 unallocated care cases on 26 November compared to 916 on 15 September.

Cafcass Chief Executive Anthony Douglas CBE says, The reduction in delays has been achieved at the same time as demand continues to rise. We will continue to work as flexibly as… Continue

Added by Alison J Stevens on January 10, 2010 at 23:58 — No Comments

FAMILY LAW WEEK NEWS

http://www.familylawweek.co.uk/site.aspx?i=ed50496

6 January 2010

Parliamentary briefing paper urges caution over reforms in the Children, Schools and Families Bill

The Interdisciplinary Alliance for Children, a diverse grouping of children-related organisations, which includes the FLBA, the ALC, and the Law Society Children and Family sub-committees, has published a parliamentary briefing paper on… Continue

Added by Alison J Stevens on January 10, 2010 at 23:50 — No Comments

IMPORTANT NEWS FROM JIMMY DEACHERS-Grandparents Apart UK .

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Help save a child from abuse.

How you can help bring about change.

NSPCC claim there are 32,000 children are at risk in Britain today and have previously claimed they cannot deal with them all.

We don’t ask you for 2 or £3 a month but we do ask you to buy a 30p second class stamp for a letter to your local Town Hall or councillor’s surgery asking them to support The Charter for Grandchildren…

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Added by Alison J Stevens on January 10, 2010 at 22:54 — No Comments

Sad news the details of my co worker Margaret at FASO husband funeral details, he said he was innocent to the very end.

The South Wales Echo will carry the announcement on Monday 11th January 2010

The service is short, just 30 minutes, which includes going in and coming out in that time span.

Please don’t make a dangerous journey, let me know you cannot make it so my daughter knows that you wanted to be there for her daddie. – you can follow your own thoughts of Roger at that time – which will be good enough for us all.

We already miss him and… Continue

Added by Alison J Stevens on January 10, 2010 at 22:34 — No Comments