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Campaign update

Anonymous experience – Kirklees Metropolitan Council

November 4, 2026

Anonymous contributor · Family experience

Council or local authority

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Main issues

  • Record accuracy or disputed information
  • Communication or participation
  • Contact or family relationships
  • Professional conduct
  • Support or reunification

What happened

My son was taken aged 18 months. I was given a false mental health diagnosis which I was able to disprove years later. They lied on all the papers and during court. They employed biased ‘experts’ who lied in their reporting.

Impact on the family

My son was adopted I’ve had no contact for 14 years. My son is now 22

What needs to change

They need to stop lying to take children away.