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Controversy has erupted, with women’s groups demanding an apology for violating anti-discrimination laws in an Australian court following a judge removed a breastfeeding bystander from the courtroom.
According to ABC Broadcasting Australia on the 11th (local time), on the 9th, a trial related to child sexual abuse was in progress in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Judge Mark Gamble then ordered the woman to “leave the courtroom,” and ordered the woman to leave the courtroom, saying, “I’m sorry to disturb the jury.”
As this fact became known, women’s groups led a demand that Judge Gamble should apologize as much as he violated the anti-discrimination law.
Victoria’s anti-discrimination laws stipulate that breastfeeding women cannot be discriminated once morest for breastfeeding in public settings, including workplaces, schools, universities and shops.
Naomi Hull, senior manager of the Australian Breastfeeding Association, said: “It is quite shocking to be ordered out of court because of breastfeeding.”
However, in Australian courts, wearing sunglasses or hats, eating and drinking are prohibited.
On This, Australian SBS Broadcasting reported that it is not clear whether the anti-discrimination law applies in court.
As the controversy grew, Victoria’s education minister said “this is very unusual and disappointing” and said the justice minister would discuss the matter with the courts.
The Victorian court declined to comment directly on the matter, local media said.