Mother who drank heavily when pregnant not guilty of crime, court rules

Child born with lifelong damage after excessive drinking by mother is not entitled to compensation, judges say

A mother who inflicted lifelong damage on her child after drinking heavily during her pregnancy did not commit a criminal offence, the court of appeal has ruled.

The unanimous decision sets clear limits on the legal rights of the unborn child and dispels fears that women could become liable to prosecution for their lifestyles during pregnancy.

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from Pregnancy | The Guardian http://ift.tt/1yV4XMk