Robert Albon, a 54-year-old unregulated sperm donor known as ‘Joe Donor’, has lost a custody battle concerning two children he fathered, after a mother described feeling suicidal following their encounter. The family court in Middlesbrough ruled against his requests for increased contact and parental responsibility, citing concerns about his attempts to control vulnerable women who seek his services. Justice Poole emphasized the inherent risks of using unregulated donors like Albon, including potential health issues and legal complications related to parental rights.
