Supreme Court awards $275,000 for unlawful vaginal exam during labor

Larissa Gawthrop was awarded $275,000 by the Supreme Court of Victoria for assault and negligence after being coerced into a vaginal examination during labor in 2020. Consent advocates hailed the ruling as a turning point, urging improvements in maternity care practices. The case sets a significant precedent, reinforcing women's rights to informed and voluntary consent in healthcare.

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