Foetal damage caused by alcohol equivalent to attempted manslaughter

Lawyers pursuing compensation claim on behalf of child, say mothers heaving drinking constitutes crime of poisoning

Severe damage inflicted on an unborn baby by her mothers heavy drinking during pregnancy was equivalent to attempted manslaughter, the court of appeal has been told.

Opening a claim for compensation on behalf of the girl, now seven, lawyers argued that she was entitled to payments from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority.

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