13th November 2024
Protecting Family Bonds: Addressing Parental Alienation
Family relationships are the foundation of a child's well-being, yet for many families, these bonds face serious challenges due to parental alienation. The following article sheds light on my own deeply personal and impactful journey that compelled me to advocate for change to protect children from the emotional harm that alienation can cause. Through the proposed Parental Alienation Prevention and Resolution Act, discover how a more compassionate, just, and supportive family justice system could safeguard the well-being of countless children and families across the country.
Continue reading to learn more about this vital cause and the proposed legislative action aimed at healing family bonds and ensuring a brighter future for all involved: Parental Alienation Prevention and Resolution Act
Parental Responsibility Review & Reform Bill
During the Jade's Law debate in November 2022, it was recognised that the current legislation concerning Parental Responsibility (PR) failed in so many ways. It became evident that the law concerning PR should be reviewed and reformed for future generations.
Here are some suggestions that I identified (not the government) during the initial Jade's Law debate in the House of Commons November 2022:
- Clear and Comprehensive Definition: The legislation should provide a clear and comprehensive definition of parental responsibility, outlining the rights, duties, and responsibilities that come with being a parent. This would help parents understand their obligations and ensure consistency in the interpretation and application of the law.
- Education and Awareness: Implementing mandatory parenting education programs or courses can help parents develop essential skills and knowledge to fulfil their responsibilities effectively. These programs could cover areas such as child development, discipline strategies, communication skills, and conflict resolution.
- Support Services: Enhance the availability and accessibility of support services for parents, including counselling, parenting helplines, and community-based programs. These services can provide guidance, advice, and assistance to parents who may be struggling or facing challenging circumstances.
- Co-Parenting Guidelines: Establish guidelines or frameworks for co-parenting arrangements in cases of separation or divorce. These guidelines should emphasise the importance of maintaining the child's well-being and ensure both parents have equal opportunities to be involved in the child's life, unless there are specific reasons for limiting parental responsibility.
- Accountability and Enforcement: Strengthen mechanisms for enforcing parental responsibility, particularly in cases of neglect or abuse. This could involve improved monitoring, reporting systems, and collaboration between social services, schools, and healthcare providers to ensure early intervention and protection of children at risk.
- Child Participation: Promote the inclusion of children in decision-making processes that directly affect them, considering their age and level of understanding. This can be achieved by allowing children to express their views and preferences in matters relating to parental responsibility, such as custody arrangements or healthcare decisions.
- Continuous Review and Improvement: Regularly review and update parental responsibility legislation to reflect societal changes and emerging issues affecting children and families. This can be done through consultations with experts, stakeholders, and the public to ensure the legislation remains relevant, effective, and in line with the best interests of the child.
It's important to note that implementing changes to legislation requires careful consideration, consultation, and collaboration with various stakeholders, including legal experts, child welfare organisations, parents, and children themselves.
Richard's Story
Richard committed suicide in June 2023. He might well be still with us, however, after being turned away from an NHS Hospital which he attended with his brother due to being extremely unwell (having a history of mental illness) he, with regret saw no alternative to his mental health and ended his life.
On the face of the evidence which his family have, the NHS powers that be, turned him away from their doors due to an idiosyncrasy in the current protocols surrounding OAP (Out Area Patients), whereby, if you are not from a particular area seemingly you can be refused medical assistance! This is predominantly in the field of Mental Health care. This is something which must be addressed in the UK and must be changed.
His Brother David and Sister Lisa are currently exploring their course of action with me. I assure both them and you that once we have a course of action, it will be a decisive one.
Privacy Rights Removed
Everyone who receives some type of benefit in the UK should be worried about what has just been voted through in Parliament recently (29.11.23).
At the 3rd reading of the Digital Protection and Digital Information Bill, the Conservative representative basically added an amendment at the 11th hour. The amendment strips people privacy to the extent that the DWP can access anyone's bank account details at any time, without just cause. i.e.; without the premise that they suspect the account holder of any "suspicious activity", this move is a direct contravention of human rights to privacy.
It is totally understandable that if the department suspects a claimant of fraud, then of course they are entitled to investigate, however, for this they would have to follow strict procedure in order to access a person's bank account.
This Bill if passed will remove this and as such will give the Government a free pass to inspect anyone's bank account without just cause.
This will affect over half the population of the UK. Anyone in receipt of a benefit ranging from Universal Credit to Pension Credit will fall into this category. Even if you have never claimed a benefit, you should still be concerned as one day you will be drawing a pension!
There has been no opportunity for scrutiny by the Commons, the only hope is that someone in the Lords will make it a point to bring the issue into debate.
Both sides of the House voted the amendment through without proper consideration, this included a phalanx of Labour MPs, so no one should rely on either major Party to remove this element of the Bill.
This is yet another erosion of our Human Rights and must be protested, if not by MPs (of which are few) but by the general public.
What to do? From a personal point of view, I am not sure at this point. Is there scope for a petition to be raised? Do we all go down to Westminster and protest? Give me your views either via my email:
REMEMBER YOUR PRIVACY IS ENSHRINED IN LAW, DON'T LET IT BE TAKEN AWAY!
Bibby Stockholm Project
The Govt have supplied accommodation for the continued influx of migrants, (up to 500 occupants) and although some quarters suggest that this is not a sufficient solution to the problem, I would say that this is a cheaper option to the problem.
From the very start, we have heard from the WOKE section of society that this is nothing more than a "prison ship" and no one should be accommodated on this vessel.
Then after 39 people boarded the vessel, it seems that the Immigration Lawyers found a "loophole" by suggesting that there might be Legionaries disease so those who boarded have now had to leave.
The vessel has been successfully used for over 30 years in one way or another so why all of a sudden has it become "unusable"?
If there is cause for a conspiracy theory, then this has to be it.
The vessel is fit for purpose and should be used to house people who have suggested that they are being persecuted, indeed, if I was in the same situation, I would welcome any sanctuary and would be the last person to complain.
If these individuals don't want the use of a safe place to live then perhaps the following suggestion for the vessels' use might be appropriate:
Every MP in our area, North Wales, Cheshire, Merseyside, proposes that the barge be moved to the river Dee. We would welcome it! Then ask every homeless person in the area if they would like to board it rather than sleep on the street, although the weather is alright at the moment, it won't be in a few months. I am confident that by October (of any year), I could fill the barge with thankful individuals.
Let's start accommodating people who would be truly thankful for a roof over their heads this winter!
UPDATE: It has been announced by the new Labour Government that there will no longer be any funding made available for the continued use of the Bibby Stockholm barge (as apparently it costs 20m per year!!!). So, what will be done with the Barge?
Bring it to the North Wales coast (river Dee), make it available for the homeless in the areas outlined above, and if there are any MPs opposed to this then the question has to be asked, why?
If you have any questions you'd like to ask or anything to discuss regarding any of the campaigns on my website, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my contact page for details of how to get in touch. Thank you. Edwin.