April 17th 2012
Simon Moore, a habitant of London, took part in a protest against the construction of an Olympic facility. He has received a court order, which forbids him to approach any Olympic venue, activity or official. The interim antisocial order (asbo) is given to Moore by Scotland Yard, they are afraid of protests during the Olympic Games. Simon Moore was associated with the Occupying movement, which tried to stop the construction of this Olympic facility on Leyton March. The tents of the protesters were removed from the green space near the Olympic Park. If Simon Moore will trespass any building or land from the Olympic Games, he risks a prison sentence. Simon Moore has declared he has no intention to disrupt the Olympic ceremonies.
Opinion:
I think it is a bit exaggerated that a sympathiser from the Occupy movement gets an asbo. I do not think this movement will cause trouble during the Olympic ceremonies. So far, the Occupy protests were non-violent. The government of the United Kingdom is very afraid of attacks or other criminal activities during the games. The real danger will probably come from other groups. In January, three people from Pakistan were removed from the UK. They were charged in court for planning criminal activities during the Olympic Games.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2012/apr/17/protester-receives-olympic-asbo
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Truancy fines deducted from child benefit.
April 17th 2012
The government adviser Charly Taylor has published a proposal, whereby headteachers can impose a fine, on parents whose children miss school, of 60 pound for truancy. If the fine is not paid within 28 days, the fine will rise to 120 pound. In his proposal, this amount of money would be deducted automatically from child benefit. Parents who do not receive child benefit have to appear in court. In the past school year there was an absence of 9,5%. The government adviser thinks that some parents allow their children to miss lessons and they refuse to pay the fine. He also wants time targets for schools which have a high percentage of truancy. He wants these schools to reduce their absence rate.
Opinion:
Apparently it is very easy to skip lessons from school at the moment. So, I think this proposal would be a very good measure to stimulate school attendance. At the moment, no further steps are taken by the headmaster if the parents do not pay their fine. Parents should be aware that their children cannot see the consequences of their truancy. It is so important for pupils to follow lessons, otherwise they will not have good opportunities in their future career. When parents will receive less money from child benefit, they will think twice, and hopefully they will pay more attention to the school attendance of their children.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2012/apr/16/truancy-fines-deducted-from-child-benefit
The government adviser Charly Taylor has published a proposal, whereby headteachers can impose a fine, on parents whose children miss school, of 60 pound for truancy. If the fine is not paid within 28 days, the fine will rise to 120 pound. In his proposal, this amount of money would be deducted automatically from child benefit. Parents who do not receive child benefit have to appear in court. In the past school year there was an absence of 9,5%. The government adviser thinks that some parents allow their children to miss lessons and they refuse to pay the fine. He also wants time targets for schools which have a high percentage of truancy. He wants these schools to reduce their absence rate.
Opinion:
Apparently it is very easy to skip lessons from school at the moment. So, I think this proposal would be a very good measure to stimulate school attendance. At the moment, no further steps are taken by the headmaster if the parents do not pay their fine. Parents should be aware that their children cannot see the consequences of their truancy. It is so important for pupils to follow lessons, otherwise they will not have good opportunities in their future career. When parents will receive less money from child benefit, they will think twice, and hopefully they will pay more attention to the school attendance of their children.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2012/apr/16/truancy-fines-deducted-from-child-benefit
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