Notts County Council, Secret Family Courts & Parental Gagging Orders

Dear Mr James Moore

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 - INFORMATION REQUEST

I acknowledge your request for information received on 01/12/2009.

Your request is being considered and you will receive the information requested within the statutory timescale of 20 working days as defined by the Freedom of Information Act 2000, subject to the information not being exempt or containing a reference to a third party.

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Yours sincerely

Catherine Hallam

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Dear James

I refer to your Freedom of Information Act request regarding family
courts. I am able to provide the following information.

Nottinghamshire County Council has not applied for any orders or sanctions
against any individuals in relation to family courts.

If you have any further questions on this matter please contact me on the
above address.

Information on the Freedom of Information Act is available from the
Information commissioner at [1]www.ico.gov.uk

Regards

John Allison
Children and Young Peoples Services
Nottinghamshire County Council
Tel 0115 977 4850
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