Tuesday 13 December 2005
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Fathers' rights protesters staged a peaceful demonstration outside the offices of CAFCASS (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service) in Plymouth, Taunton and Bristol. The effect resonated throughout CAFCASS, as by the time the whistle stop tour reached Taunton and Bristol, all CAFCASS personnel had left the building and had gone home!!!!
Dressed as Santa Claus and holding a huge banner and flags, a small group of Fathers 4 Justice (F4J) members stood outside the offices at Ford Park Lane, Mutley yesterday morning.
They handed out leaflets to passing motorists and pedestrians, highlighting the plight of fathers who are denied access to their children.
The group, who have staged many high profile protests in the past, are calling for changes in the law to give fathers greater access to their children following separation or divorce.
Regional spokesman Nigel Ace said: "Forty eight per cent of fathers don't see their children after two years. All we want is to see our children, and we won't be seeing them this Christmas.
"CAFCASS, an independent body working for the courts, have a prejudice against men and tend to favour women."
The protesters stayed for about an hour before heading off to Taunton.
Suzie Goodman, CAFCASS South West Regional Director, said: "We recognise that this is a difficult time of the year for parents who are not able to spend time with their children following separation. As an agency providing independent advice to the courts on family disputes, we focus on what is in the best interests of the child.
"We are not biased against either fathers or mothers and believe that, where there are no safety concerns, children benefit from a continuing relationship with both parents."
Dressed as Santa Claus and holding a huge banner and flags, a small group of Fathers 4 Justice (F4J) members stood outside the offices at Ford Park Lane, Mutley yesterday morning.
They handed out leaflets to passing motorists and pedestrians, highlighting the plight of fathers who are denied access to their children.
The group, who have staged many high profile protests in the past, are calling for changes in the law to give fathers greater access to their children following separation or divorce.
Regional spokesman Nigel Ace said: "Forty eight per cent of fathers don't see their children after two years. All we want is to see our children, and we won't be seeing them this Christmas.
"CAFCASS, an independent body working for the courts, have a prejudice against men and tend to favour women."
The protesters stayed for about an hour before heading off to Taunton.
Suzie Goodman, CAFCASS South West Regional Director, said: "We recognise that this is a difficult time of the year for parents who are not able to spend time with their children following separation. As an agency providing independent advice to the courts on family disputes, we focus on what is in the best interests of the child.
"We are not biased against either fathers or mothers and believe that, where there are no safety concerns, children benefit from a continuing relationship with both parents."
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