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    • Thank-you dx, What you have written is certainly helpful to my understanding. The only thing I would say, what I found to be most worrying and led me to start this discussion is, I believe the judge did not merely admonish the defendant in the case in question, but used that point to dismiss the case in the claimants favour. To me, and I don't have your experience or knowledge, that is somewhat troubling. Again, the caveat being that we don't know exactly what went on but I think we can infer the reason for the judgement. Thank-you for your feedback. EDIT: I guess that the case I refer to is only one case and it may never happen again and the strategy not to appeal is still the best strategy even in this event, but I really did find the outcome of that case, not only extremely annoying but also worrying. Let's hope other judges are not quite so narrow minded and don't get fixated on one particular issue as FTMDave alluded to.
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    • the claimant in their WS can refer to whatever previous CC judgements they like, as we do in our WS's, but CC judgements do not set a legal precedence. however, they do often refer to judgements like Bevis, those cases do created a precedence as they were court of appeal rulings. as for if the defendant, prior to the raising of a claim, dobbed themselves in as the driver in writing during any appeal to the PPC, i don't think we've seen one case whereby the claimant referred to such in their WS.. ?? but they certainly typically include said appeal letters in their exhibits. i certainly dont think it's a good idea to 'remind' them of such at the defence stage, even if the defendant did admit such in a written appeal. i would further go as far to say, that could be even more damaging to the whole case than a judge admonishing a defendant for not appealing to the PPC in the 1st place. it sort of blows the defendant out the water before the judge reads anything else. dx  
    • Hi LFI, Your knowledge in this area is greater than I could possibly hope to have and as such I appreciate your feedback. I'm not sure that I agree the reason why a barrister would say that, only to get new customers, I'm sure he must have had professional experience in this area that qualifies him to make that point. 🙂 In your point 1 you mention: 1] there is a real danger that some part of the appeal will point out that the person appealing [the keeper ] is also the driver. I understand the point you are making but I was referring to when the keeper is also the driver and admits it later and only in this circumstance, but I understand what you are saying. I take on board the issues you raise in point 2. Is it possible that a PPC (claimant) could refer back to the case above as proof that the motorist should have appealed, like they refer back to other cases? Thanks once again for the feedback.
    • Well barristers would say that in the hope that motorists would go to them for advice -obviously paid advice.  The problem with appealing is at least twofold. 1] there is a real danger that some part of the appeal will point out that the person appealing [the keeper ] is also the driver.  And in a lot of cases the last thing the keeper wants when they are also the driver is that the parking company knows that. It makes it so much easier for them as the majority  of Judges do not accept that the keeper and the driver are the same person for obvious reasons. Often they are not the same person especially when it is a family car where the husband, wife and children are all insured to drive the same car. On top of that  just about every person who has a valid insurance policy is able to drive another person's vehicle. So there are many possibilities and it should be up to the parking company to prove it to some extent.  Most parking company's do not accept appeals under virtually any circumstances. But insist that you carry on and appeal to their so called impartial jury who are often anything but impartial. By turning down that second appeal, many motorists pay up because they don't know enough about PoFA to argue with those decisions which brings us to the second problem. 2] the major parking companies are mostly unscrupulous, lying cheating scrotes. So when you appeal and your reasons look as if they would have merit in Court, they then go about  concocting a Witness Statement to debunk that challenge. We feel that by leaving what we think are the strongest arguments to our Member's Witness Statements, it leaves insufficient time to be thwarted with their lies etc. And when the motorists defence is good enough to win, it should win regardless of when it is first produced.   
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Free computers for low-income families

 

More than a quarter of a million families will be able to claim free computers and internet access under the Home Access programme. The programme is designed to boost the achievements of children from lower income families.

 

Apply via the Home Access website, or call 0333 200 1004

 

Home Access - Home Access

 

Home Access is a government drive which will help low-income families to get access to a computer and the internet to get online at home.

The Home Access programme will allow 270,000 families with children in years 3 to 9 to apply for grants to buy computers and broadband connections from approved suppliers.

 

If you are a low income family receiving certain benefits you could qualify for a grant to buy a computer and/or a minimum of one years’ internet access.

 

Depending on what you need, the grant allows eligible familes to buy one of the following packages:

 

1. full package (a computer, one year's internet access, service and support)

2. a computer with service and support only

3. one year's internet access only

 

You can also request an application form from the Home Access Grant Helpline by calling 0333 200 1004.

 

Check Eligibility;

 

Have a look at the eligibility requirements below. You may be able to qualify for a Home Access grant if you:

• Answer yes to three questions in Section one

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• Answer yes to at least one question in Section two

 

Section One:

Are you a parent or guardian responsible for and living with a child…..

…who is in school years 3 to 9?

…who attends a state-maintained school in England full time**?

…who has not already had a computer from a Home Access Grant or similar programme, such as Computers for Pupils?

 

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Do you receive at least one of the following?

• Free school meals for your child***

• Income based Jobseeker’s Allowance

• Income support

• Child Tax Credit but not Working Tax Credit and an income of less than £16,040

• Guaranteed Pension Credit (not Savings Credit)

• Income-based Employment Support Allowance

• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

 

Contact Home Access if you believe that you are someone you know may be eligible.

 

PLEASE NOTE!

 

If you already own your own computer and already have a Broadband Internet Connection you may not be eligible.

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I have to thank you I think it was you, discussing this very issue on another thread. I rang them up after reading your comment and found we qualify and the form arrived a couple of days ago. Just got to fill it in now.

 

My two kids have problems with their reading/dyslexic and they suggested it would be possible to get desktop with colored keys etc to help with the letters.

 

Daughter over the moon and said she could start to do homework online with the school, so we will keep fingers crossed.

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this is a slow move from the government many other countrys have it in place already - never the less a good move in theory. hopefully it will be successful, unfortunatly it is only those i believe on low income or single parents only who qualify, no mention yet for the disabled who would greatly benefit from such actions.

 

p.s. who is paying for it and is the connection to the internet free?

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Is this just for England looks like

brilliant idea

 

 

I have seen kids happy like never before. :D

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Got the form in front of me, oh I have a panic just looking at forms. But from what I gather so far its aimed defiantely at the kiddies.

'You must be the adult responsible for the child you are applying for'

 

It also says first come first served so got to get it done rather than sit on the form like I tend to do.:)

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The form is really easy to fill out. Just take your time and go through it. If you dont understand anything then there should be Guidance Notes that came with the application and you can refer to them. It didnt take me long to fill it out.

 

I phoned up for an application form on the the 18th of January, got the application on the 23rd of January, sent it back the same day, received my documents (proof of my Child Tax Credit and Child Benefit) back on the 30th of January and another letter saying i had been given the grant. I am now waiting for a Card so i can buy a laptop from one of the Approved Suppliers.

 

I already have a pc but it is very slow and a pain in the neck at times. My daughter will be able to use the laptop when i am on the pc and there will be no more arguments in my house.

 

If anyone wants a list of the Approved Suppliers then send me a PM and i will give you the links.

 

I gave my mum the phone number to get an application form but she forgot to phone them so i did it for her. She will have me filling the form out for her as usual.

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when the application pack arrives they ask you for an up to date letter from child benefit, well at least one thats less then a year old.

We all know that child benefit didnt send out letters of entitlement in 2009 because the government changed uprating day.

so the last one that eveyone will be able to find is 2008, no good

child benefit have been illundated with requests for letters, so if you are thinking of applying get in quick and phone child benefit as soon as possible

next letter isnt due out to April 2010

 

Shouldnt the children sitting their GCSEs exams get it as well, up the age limit ?

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who is paying for these laptops?

 

I believe it is the Government who are paying for it. Great idea. I thought i didnt qualify until i read it in my local paper.

 

Micky, i had no problem finding a Child Benefit letter. I didnt have my Child Benefit number handy when i applied for Child Tax Credit so i had to call them and they would only give me the number in writing. They were pretty quick sending it though. I kept the letter and used it when i had to apply for the Home Access Grant.

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I'll have to get off my bum and fill it in tommorow. I am a bit of a hoarder so if tear a few cuboards apart, I'll find a child benefit etc letter;)

 

I when doing ou course was offered free computer and large screen to help me, I didnt fill it in and lost out, more fool me.

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I'll have to get off my bum and fill it in tommorow. I am a bit of a hoarder so if tear a few cuboards apart, I'll find a child benefit etc letter;)

 

I when doing ou course was offered free computer and large screen to help me, I didnt fill it in and lost out, more fool me.

 

Honestly it wont take you long. I filled out the form quicker than i could find my Child Benefit letter. You go for it.

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Yesterday I waited (rather wasted) 25 minutes on child benefit helpline 0845 302 1444 just to get a CHB ref no. but no joy. Then found a different number (geographical though) on saynoto0870 and someone was on the line right after the first ring.

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MIKEY DABODEE you seem quite ignorant and flipant, you compare payments of laptops to payments of war. im sorry but i feel that is totally uncaring and out of order.

 

if it comes across like that to you then thats fine by me

 

my brother is serving out there and of course we support him and we are proud but I have my doubts to why he has to be there, but he has none

we just have the worry and the wait

 

its just nice to see money going on enjoyable things

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if it comes across like that to you then thats fine by me

 

my brother is serving out there and of course we support him and we are proud but I have my doubts to why he has to be there, but he has none

we just have the worry and the wait

 

its just nice to see money going on enjoyable things

 

 

My nephew is there as well Mickey and I feel the same. Lets hope they are home soon

 

 

I think the free laptops scheme is an excellent one, lets hope everyone who is entitled to it applies and are successful in their application.

 

It should be extended to Wales and Scotland as soon as possible, its only fair

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