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Proceeding contribution from Lord Beith (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Monday, 31 October 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill.


Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill

Is it not also important to point out that the family courts have great difficulty dealing with contact issues, many of which are naturally unsuited to such treatment? Frankly, it is not very easy for a court to sort out arguments about whether a child can go to the scout group on a Friday night or whether they have to be with the other parent.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
534 c637-8 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Children Compensation Abuse Fees and charges European Convention on Human Rights Legal aid scheme Immigration Domestic abuse EU law Legal opinion Family law NHS Personal injury Patients' rights Negligence Vetting Vulnerable adults Reform Squatting Self-defence Civil law
Legislation
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk