We cannot investigate the Council’s decision to begin care proceedings for a child. The law prevents us from investigating complaints about the start of court action or what happened in court.
Source · LGO (Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman)
Somerset Council
LGO (Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman)
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Reference 25-020-510
Sector Children S Care Services
Category Child Protection
Decided 20 May 2026
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