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Monday, 3 September 2007

Premptive Tyranny


Hexham children's services, part of Northumberland County Council, has deemed an expectant mother unfit and will take her child away from her at birth. Why? Because a pediatrician, who has never met her and has no qualifications as a psychiatrist, has sent the Council a letter saying that the mother suffers from "Munchhausen's Syndrome", an unproven condition, and therefore capable of emotional abuse or harm to her not-yet born child. Furthermore, all hearings regarding the matter will be held in camera and anyone discussing any aspect of them will be in peril of contempt of court.

No direct evidence, a diagnosis by proxy, a Star Chamber, and a letter of denunciation submitted in a manner reminiscent of Venice's old Council of Ten. The shade of Joseph Stalin can only look on in admiration.
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