HAVE WE WON?
Our campaign might have worked. See
this
story about a government enquiry into abolition of public
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ACAL Campaigns
Welcome to our campaign page. One of functions is to fight for the rights
of our members and beneficiaries. Our latest campaign in below. Previous
campaigns are shown to the left in our menu.
Care Court Fees
The case of Baby P awakens feelings in most of the nation. The government
increased the fee for Care Proceedings from £150 to £4000
in May 2008. We believe that this will deter Councils from bringing care
proceedings
on the grounds of finance.
Our petition, which is now closed, urged upon government, not only on
behalf of our members and beneficiaries, but also in partnership with the Association
of Lawyers for Children, demanded that the government lower the fee to
prevent decisions being taken on the grounds of cost rather than need.
The petition has been sent to the Ministry of Justice with a call for
action. See their response - click here
Click here  (Word
For Windows file) to download a letter to send to your MP.
To find out your local MP click
here.
Articles of interest
The Independent - The Uncle, one of them is a murderer" (16th November
2008)
The
Independent - Children left at risk by rise in legal costs. (20th November
2008)
The Socialist Party - Social workers demand proper resources (3rd December
2008)
The Times - Costs, targets, paperwork: why the system fails children
at risk (3rd December 2008)
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