The Government S Proposed Child Maintenance Reforms

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Work and Pensions Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2011-07-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0215560353

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The Government's proposed child maintenance reforms by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Work and Pensions Committee Pdf

This report calls on the Government to establish a more efficient way to administer the statutory child maintenance service, the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission. It highlights that in 2009-10 it cost £572 million to administer its collection service but that only £1,141 million in maintenance payments reached children; a cost of 50 pence for every £1 collected. The report examines the Government's proposed reforms of the child maintenance system, as set out in the Green Paper 'Strengthening families, promoting parental responsibility' (Cm. 7990. ISBN 9780101799027). The report's recommendations include: non-resident parents should be required to pay child maintenance through direct deductions from their salaries or bank accounts, ensuring that parents with care receive agreed child maintenance payments on time and at the correct level; where a parent with care has taken all reasonable steps to reach a voluntary agreement, both the proposed application and collection charge for the service should be borne by the non-resident parent; the proposals for collection charges are excessive and unnecessarily complex and should be replaced by a single, modest administrative charge; the Government must ensure that its proposed network of improved advice and support services is operating effectively in all areas before charges for the statutory system are introduced; the proposed gateway process is a positive development, as mediation and collaboration could resolve problems for separating parents at the earliest stage; the operational weaknesses of the Child Support Agency, including ongoing IT problems and a reported £3.8 billion in uncollected payments must be addressed.

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Work and Pensions Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2011-07-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0215560361

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The Government's proposed child maintenance reforms by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Work and Pensions Committee Pdf

Government's proposed child maintenance Reforms : Fifth report of session 2010-12, Vol. 2: Oral and written Evidence

Author : Great Britain: Department for Work and Pensions
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2006-07-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780101689526

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A Fresh Start by Great Britain: Department for Work and Pensions Pdf

In February 2006, Sir David Henshaw was asked to redesign the system of child support. In his report he proposed a simpler system that encouraged parents to take responsibility for their own arrangements whilst dealing more firmly and effectively with those who needed help in arranging child maintenance. This document is the first stage in the Government's response to the Henshaw Report. It sets out a number of questions around the broad principles of the proposed system, to invite comment. It will publish a White Paper in the autumn, with a plan to bring in legislation and see a new system in place by 2008.

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Work and Pensions Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2007-03-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0215033108

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Child support reform by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Work and Pensions Committee Pdf

The Committee's report examines the Government's proposals to reform the child support system, as set out in the White Paper "A new system of child maintenance" (Cm. 6979, ISBN 9780101697927) published in December 2006, and following on from the report by Sir David Henshaw (Cm. 6894, ISBN 9780101689427) published in July 2006. The Committee welcomes the Government's reform proposals, including the eventual replacement of the Child Support Agency by a new body (Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission (C-MEC)) in 2008 and the fundamental shift proposed towards maintenance agreements privately agreed between parents. However, concerns are raised over the lack of detail for proper scrutiny of how the new system will work, particularly in relation to the provision of advice and guidance services. The report also highlights a number of inherent contradictions between the principles and practicalities of the proposals, for example how the reforms will impact on child poverty targets in relation to parents on welfare benefits, as well as regarding the transition arrangements for the transfer of existing cases onto the new scheme run by C-MEC. Concerns are also raised that whatever the merit of joint birth registration, tagging this highly sensitive matter onto child maintenance legislation will have wider ramifications for the family law system.

Author : Australia. Ministerial Taskforce on Child Support,Ministerial Taskforce On Child Support Staff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Child support
ISBN : 1920851879

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In the Best Interests of Children by Australia. Ministerial Taskforce on Child Support,Ministerial Taskforce On Child Support Staff Pdf

Author : Meg Russell,Daniel Gover (Political researcher)
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780198753827

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Legislation at Westminster by Meg Russell,Daniel Gover (Political researcher) Pdf

The Westminster parliament is a highly visible political institution, and one of its core functions is approving new laws. Yet Britain's legislative process is often seen as executive-dominated, and parliament as relatively weak. As this book shows, such impressions can be misleading. Drawing on the largest study of its kind for more than forty years, Meg Russell and Daniel Gover cast new light on the political dynamics that shape the legislative process. They provide a fascinating account of the passage of twelve government bills - collectively attracting more than 4000 proposed amendments - through both the House of Commons and House of Lords. These include highly contested changes such as Labour's identity cards scheme and the coalition's welfare reforms, alongside other relatively uncontroversial measures. As well as studying the parliamentary record and amendments, the study draws from more than 100 interviews with legislative insiders. Following introductory chapters about the Westminster legislative process, the book focuses on the contribution of distinct parliamentary 'actors', including the government, opposition, backbenchers, select committees, and pressure groups. It considers their behaviour in the legislative process, what they seek to achieve, and crucially how they influence policy decisions. The final chapter reflects on Westminster's influence overall, showing this to be far greater than commonly assumed. Parliamentary influence is asserted in various different ways - ranging from visible amendments to more subtle means of changing government's behaviour. The book's findings make an important contribution to understanding both British politics and the dynamics of legislative bodies more broadly. Its readability and relevance will appeal to both specialists and general readers with interests in politics and law, in the UK and beyond.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Child support
ISBN : 1846957109

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A New System of Child Maintenance by Anonim Pdf

Author : Stephen Gilmore,Lisa Glennon
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 861 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Domestic relations
ISBN : 9780198753087

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Hayes and Williams' Family Law by Stephen Gilmore,Lisa Glennon Pdf

Provides a comprehensive, critical, and case-focused introduction to family law. Hayes & Williams' Family Law helps students to gain a firm understanding of family law principles, the developing law, and key reform debates.

Author : Mary Hayes,Stephen Gilmore,Lisa Glennon
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 832 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-23
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780199282364

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Hayes and Williams' Family Law by Mary Hayes,Stephen Gilmore,Lisa Glennon Pdf

Rev. ed. of: Family law principles, policy, and practice. 2nd ed. c1999.

Author : Great Britain: Department for Work and Pensions
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2007-05-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0101706227

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Report on the child maintenance White Paper by Great Britain: Department for Work and Pensions Pdf

This document sets out the Government's response to the report by the Work and Pensions Select Committee (HCP 219-I, session 2006-07; ISBN 9780215033109) on the Government's White Paper 'A new system of child maintenance' (Cm. 6979, ISBN 9780101697927) which was published in December 2006. An accompanying document (Cm. 7061, ISBN 9780101706124) which considers key issues that have been raised in response to the Government's White Paper, is available separately.

Author : Great Britain: Department for Work and Pensions
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2007-05-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 010170612X

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A new system of child maintenance by Great Britain: Department for Work and Pensions Pdf

This document considers key issues that have been raised in response to the Government's White Paper, 'A new system of child maintenance' (Cm. 6979, ISBN 9780101697927) which was published in December 2006. The White Paper was based on the recommendations made by Sir David Henshaw in his report "Recovering child support: routes to responsibility" (Cm. 6984, ISBN 010168942X).

Author : Great Britain. Department for Work and Pensions
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 17 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Child support
ISBN : 1846957095

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A New System of Child Maintenance by Great Britain. Department for Work and Pensions Pdf

Author : Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0108511723

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Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission client funds account - statutory maintenance schemes 2010/11 by Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission Pdf

Dated May 2012. On cover and title page: Administered by the CSA division of the Commission

Author : Stephen Gilmore,Lisa Glennon
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 929 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Domestic relations
ISBN : 9780198853855

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Hayes & Williams' Family Law by Stephen Gilmore,Lisa Glennon Pdf

Provides a comprehensive, critical, and case-focused introduction to family law. Hayes & Williams' Family Law helps students to gain a firm understanding of family law principles, the developing law, and key reform debates.

Author : Great Britain. Department for Work and Pensions
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0101750625

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Raising Expectations and Increasing Support by Great Britain. Department for Work and Pensions Pdf

This White Paper follows the consultation paper "No one written off: reforming welfare to reward responsibility" (Cm. 7363, ISBN 9780101736329) which was itself based on the reforms proposed by David Freud in his report "Reducing dependency, increasing opportunity: options for the future of welfare to work" (2007, DWP, www.dwp.gov.uk/publications/dwp/2007/welfarereview.pdf). It sets out how the Government plans to take the proposals forward. The Government's vision for the welfare state is one where everyone is required to fulfill their responsibilities to prepare for, look for and take up work, with support provided at all stages, particularly given the recent economic downturn. The Government proposes a simpler benefits system, with the development of a single income-replacement benefit for people of working age: initially those currently on Income Support will move to either the Employment and Support Allowance or Jobseeker's Allowance. Changes to Housing Benefit will also be investigated in 2009. Jobcentre Plus is an effective delivery vehicle and will receive an extra £1.3 billion funding, but it will be supported by more use of private and voluntary services (which already supply 40 per cent of DWP's employment programmes). Devolving power to the local level will increase effectiveness of service delivery. This paper also responds to and supports the Gregg report on personal conditionality ("Realising potential ... ISBN 9780101749923) where everyone on benefits is expected to take active steps towards work. Support for disabled people will be enhanced and become more personalised. Those on incapacity benefits will move to the Employment and Support Allowance. More support for jobseekers will be matched by higher expectations. All the reforms are designed to increase employment and release resources for the ending of child poverty by 2020.