If you are, like myself, being screwed by the CSA because you been caught up in the "old" system and find yourself and your family out of pocket by some considerable amount - then it's time to take action rather than spout hot air.
Although there is soon to be yet another system in operation through CMEC, there have been two sytems of child maintenance in operation since March 2003 (five long years). I know I am preaching to those already familiar, however, despite what the Government may say, there are Human Rights issues here as the assessments on each system in many case fiffer by hundreds of pound per month (my case for example, have just been assessed at £512pcm (from £340pcm!) - under the simpler CS2 calculations, the monthly assessment would be £215pcm.!)This not only affects myself in this instance, but my family also.
Although I acknowledge that maintenance is important, I want the assessments to be fair and proportionate.
I know it affects many thousands out there too.
I have therefore made enquiries as to a possible Group Action as the legalities of these two systems running concurrently, must be tenuous to say the least. As such, a Judicial Review is needed under the Human Rights Act.
Although not by any means definite, I am aware of a high profile Human Rights lawyer who would be interested in taking an action such as this on. Indeed, he would relish the prospect of another victory against the Secretary of State.
A case of this magnitude is not something Gordon Brown would need, let's be honest.
However, to bring a Group Action requires a group (strangely enough). We therefore need to get together and take action.
Please respond if anyone feels they have a case and want to take this further, rather than posting the odd grumblings.
Cheers
