Doctors and advocates says move ‘not acceptable’ after judge asked a woman feeding her child while observing a trial to leave
A breastfeeding mother and her child have been kicked out of a Melbourne court because the judge was concerned she would be a distraction.
“Madam, you will not be permitted to breastfeed a baby in court,” he said. “It will be a distraction and I’ll have to ask you to leave.”Dr Nisha Khot, a Melbourne obstetrician, said the incident was appalling. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup
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