Supreme Court awards $275,000 in landmark case for maternity consent rights

Larissa Gawthrop was awarded $275,000 by the Supreme Court of Victoria on March 27 after being coerced into a vaginal examination during labor in 2020. Consent advocates suggest the ruling will transform maternity care standards and emphasize that women must have the right to informed consent. The case sets a significant precedent for future similar legal claims.

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