The Peter McCormack Show #053 - Noel Willcox - The Child Maintenance Scandal
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Feb 24, 2025 Noel Willcox, a campaigner and whistleblower, exposes the dark side of the Child Maintenance Service, revealing how it has led parents to financial ruin and even suicide. He discusses the aggressive enforcement tactics that create inflated debts, the systemic fraud concealed within the service, and the troubling lack of media coverage. Willcox highlights personal stories that illustrate the emotional toll on families and calls for greater accountability, transparency, and a shift towards supportive mediation to improve child welfare.
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Gavin Briggs Tragedy
- Gavin Briggs's income was inflated by the CMS, leading to financial ruin.
- This aggressive tactic, coupled with the seizure of his assets, left him destitute.
CMS Effectiveness
- The Child Maintenance Service struggles to accurately assess complex financial situations.
- Noel Willcox questions state involvement in family matters.
Gavin Briggs Case
- Gavin Briggs paid child support through a court order, but his ex-partner involved the CMS.
- The CMS inflated his income, leading to arrears and his suicide.