28 October 2009

Dear Mr Freeman,

FOI request re CAFCASS and Kent County Council

Thank you for your email of 29 September 2009 requesting information about all information that has lead to this decline in children services and answer the following FOI requests. http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/a_serving_borough_councillor_who#comment-5373

Can you please provide details of how many complaints received about unlawful practices of Judges and Council SS Legal Team (children social services), barrister's etc Cafcass Legal teams etc, regarding Children taken into `care' by Kent County Council. Your request has been considered under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

I am writing to advise you that Communities and Local Government does not hold the information that you requested. However, it may be held by the Department for Children Schools and Families (DCSF). Should you wish to apply to that public authority for this information you may do so by sending your request to [email address].

Communities and Local Government as an organisation aims to be as helpful as possible in the way it deals with requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. If, however, you are not satisfied with the way in which your request has been handled or the outcome, you may request an internal review within two calendar months of the date of this letter. Information about the Department's review procedures and how to apply for an internal review of your case is contained in the enclosed Review Procedures leaflet. This also explains your right to apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision in the event that you remain dissatisfied following the authority's review.

If you have any queries about this letter, please contact me, quoting the above reference.

Yours sincerely,

David Nicholson