Martin's precarious situation became a discussion point on LinkedIn amongst Dutch professionals on 24 April 2020.

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"I am very concerned about the Dutch rule of law. After 25 years in litigation practice, I have seen something very much in the wrong in youth care. Case after case is a disaster. There's something structurally wrong. Thoroughly wrong. For example, in one case it has subsequently emerged that more than 2 years ago a false report was made (by the neighbours) of child abuse and neglect. The child was taken from his bed at night (!) and taken away by the police, and locked up in an undisclosed location. A year ago, EVERYTHING was cleared up. The evidence completely exonerates parents. We now also know what was going on with the child (autism). Parents are innocent, and there is a good, loving bond with child. So......? The child remains locked up and held captive, with little to no contact with parents!!!!! Where's the judge? ALL the principles of a proper trial (Nulla poena sine lege, Article 6 ECHR, weighting of evidence, impartiality) are violated. HOW IS IT POSSIBLE? Dutch rule of Ferdinand Grapperhaus law? Or rogue practices of yesteryear like under Ferdinand Marcos?"