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Alison J Stevens's Blog – January 2010 Archive (93)

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

COULD ALL MEMBERS PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION-IT ONLY TAKES SECONDS

I have been campaigning with PAIN SINCE 1986,the Organization put documentation into the Butler-sloss inquiry, where 200 Children were wrongly taken into care, after allegations were made that Parents had sexually abused their children, after Pediatrician, Dr Marietta Higgs gave conflicting evidence,in the family with regards to her own theory of anal examination., later to be disregarded,as flawed evidence by other profeshionals. Some family\'s were reunited, but other families were left in… Continue

Added by Alison J Stevens on January 10, 2010 at 18:30 — No Comments

BRADFORD BOY GIVES EVIDENCE TO THE GSCC ABOUT SOCIAL WORKERS CONDUCT-THE HEARING CONTINUES

A vulnerable teenage boy told a conduct hearing that he began running away from home after his Bradford social worker swore violently at him down the phone.

Giving evidence via videolink from a secure unit today, the boy, known to the hearing as Child F, said Stanley Lansdell had also threatened him.

He said: “He was swearing at me. He said he would take me into care and he was shouting down the phone.

“That’s when I started running away from home. Because I… Continue

Added by Alison J Stevens on January 9, 2010 at 22:30 — No Comments

FAMILY LAW COURTS PETITION PLEASE SIGN GUYS-IT ONLY TAKES SECONDS

PLEASE DISTRUBUTE TO OTHER GROUPS

http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/stopfamilycourtabuse

9 January 2010

Supporters:124

Goal: 1,000,000

For far too long now, the Family Law Courts all around the world have been abusing their power over the people & have been jeopardising the safety of our children.

In very serious cases where a parent poses a very real risk… Continue

Added by Alison J Stevens on January 9, 2010 at 21:33 — No Comments

SCRUTINY WITHIN THE FAMILY COURT

I agree with Tony, until the written evidence ,and the disclosing of such detail is made and shown for such scrutiny, the Courts will fail to reveal their so called secrets, which in some cases does prevent the feelings,and the voice of the child being heard.

I do have some reservations, on a personal basis, i would not like details or any documentation of medical or Psychological assessment reports handed to journalists.

Some Parents or Guardians may also hate having… Continue

Added by Alison J Stevens on January 9, 2010 at 18:30 — No Comments

SOCIAL JUSTICE DAVID CAMERON

http://www.christian.org.uk/news/easy-divorce-undermines-importance-of-marriage

Friday, 8 January 2010

Easy divorce sends out the message that marriage is disposable, a former Tory leader says.

Iain Duncan Smith, who heads leading think-tank the Centre for Social Justice, says marriage leads to the best outcomes for adults and children.

And he criticises… Continue

Added by Alison J Stevens on January 8, 2010 at 23:55 — No Comments

FAMILY COURT AND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION

Requests similar to ''Family court' definition of 'Balance of Probabilities''

A serving Borough Councillor who is prepared to raise her own grandchildren, being denied , so the state can generate money from Forced Adoption. FOR THE ATTENTION OF: Chris Davies MEP North West Saturday 19 December 2009 Yvonne Stewart-Taylor 21 Park Avenue Windermere. CUMBRIA LA23 2AR ivana... Rejected.

Request to Kent County Council by ivanataylor. Annotated by ivanataylor on 20 December… Continue

Added by Alison J Stevens on January 8, 2010 at 0:00 — No Comments

FAMILY LAW NEWS WEEK

THUR 07/01/2010 - A briefing paper on Part 2 of the Children, Schools and Families Bill has been sent by the Interdisciplinary Alliance for Children to 647 members of the House of Commons in readiness for the Second Reading of the Bill in the House of Commons on Monday 11 January.

The Committee Stage is anticipated in the week beginning 25 January. Part 2 of the Bill proposes to relax the rules on what can be published by the media about family proceedings in addition to the media's… Continue

Added by Alison J Stevens on January 7, 2010 at 23:48 — No Comments

PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL AUHORITY CONFERENCE

Dear Colleague,

The Comprehensive Area Assessment was heralded as an ambitious, new approach to

assessing performance in local authorities, with the focus being on outcomes,

assessing prospects for improvement, and reducing the overall burden of

inspection. Feedback so far, however, indicates that there is still a long way

to go.*

Is the CAA really reducing the overall burden of inspection? Is the new approach

being effectively coordinated between… Continue

Added by Alison J Stevens on January 7, 2010 at 21:31 — No Comments

MEDIA REQUEST

FYI

Hello Mother for Justice,

'I am compiling material about cases of sexual abuse perpetrated by fathers - mother raised alarm, lost child to father/abuser.

I understand that these cases become increasingly pandemic in the UK, and that there are problems within Social Services, evidence, police work, biased judges etc.

I understand that you compiled plenty of cases and you understand the depth and complexity of the subject very well. I would like to… Continue

Added by Alison J Stevens on January 7, 2010 at 19:30 — No Comments

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST

http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/26535/response/64032/attach/3/Bayliss%20FOI%20Response%20VTR34.pdf

Added by Alison J Stevens on January 7, 2010 at 19:23 — No Comments

PUBLIC INQUIRY INTO CORNWALL SYSTEM FAILURES

REVIEW: 'Systemic failures': public inquiry report

Posted By KEVIN LAJOIE KLAJOIE@STANDARD-FREEHOLDER.COM

Updated 1 day ago

The Cornwall Public Inquiry has determined there were "systemic failures" in the institutional response to allegations of sexual abuse in the Cornwall area, however Comm. Normand Glaude stopped short of quashing the long-rumoured claims of a pedophile ring in his final report.

Glaude failed to make a final pronouncement on whether a… Continue

Added by Alison J Stevens on January 7, 2010 at 0:17 — No Comments