Monthly Archives: September 2013

Prohibition From Identifying Children


Prohibition From Identifying Children Increase Transparency In The Family Courts The Court of Appeal has decided that the prohibition from identifying children which section 97 of the Children Act 1989 provides only applies whilst the proceedings relating to the child … Continue reading

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Man Found Guilty Of Killing Pregnant Girlfriend To Avoid Child Support [VIDEO]


See on Scoop.it – Parental Responsibility Christopher Simpson, 27 (pictured left), was found guilty of two counts of first degree murder by an Oklahoma jury for the April 9, execution-style slaying of his pregnant girlfriend, Ka’loni Flynn… See on newsone.com

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Senate Committees – Parliament of Australia


Senate Committees – Parliament of Australia via Senate Committees – Parliament of Australia. Forced Adoption Practices National apology to people affected by forced adoption practices On 21 March 2013, the Prime Minister Julia Gillard apologised on behalf of the Australian Government … Continue reading

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THE NEW ZEALAND FAMILY COURT CONSUMER WEBSITE


THE NEW ZEALAND FAMILY COURT CONSUMER WEBSITE Family Court Lawyers & Judges are having a Conference in November 2013 – and some of the speakers are named on this website for gross misconduct: Protest time? by Steve Taylor Have a look at … Continue reading

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The CPS : Investigation And Prosecution Of Child Abuse Cases


See on Scoop.it – Public Law Children Act Cases We are pleased to publish the first model protocol, on the exchange of information in the investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases. Recognising the importance of working together to investigate … Continue reading

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Politics And Professions


See on Scoop.it – Public Law Children Act Cases “People personalize politics and professions too much. The goal is not in the interest nor to the benefit of the people. Good cop, bad system, is wrong, either the cop quits or … Continue reading

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Judges Outraged at Breach of Family Court Secrecy


Judges Outraged at Breach of Family Court Secrecy “The secrecy imposed by British family courts has a lot more to do with protecting judges than with protecting children.  And I’d say this case bears that out.  What they’re really upset about … Continue reading

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Edinburgh social workers facing jail are ‘a wake-up call’


Edinburgh social workers facing jail are ‘a wake-up call’ About bloody time! Legal action against two Scottish social workers that could result in them being jailed for contempt of court should be a “wake-up call” to colleagues, their representative body … Continue reading

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The State And The Development Of Social Services


The State And The Development Of Social Services It is now recognised that the development of state social services in Britain in the 19th and 20th centuries did not eliminate the voluntary sector. During the first couple of centuries, children … Continue reading

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Mother Faces Down Swat Team Tank For Promoting Children’s Rights


Mother Faces Down Swat Team & Tank For Promoting Children’s Rights “A child is any human being below the age of eighteen years, unless under the law applicable to the child, majority is attained earlier.” via Children’s rights. Detroit mother … Continue reading

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