In parts of Australia, unborn babies aren’t legally seen as people. Here’s why that needs to change
- Written by Brianna Chesser, Associate Professor in Criminology and Justice, RMIT University
ShutterstockIn October 2023, a Victorian woman, Elodie Aldridge, was driving home from a midwife appointment when her car was hit by a four-wheel drive. Aldridge was 34 weeks pregnant with her son, Remi. She suffered significant injuries including a broken wrist, hip and pelvis. Her son Remi died in utero.
Under current laws in most states and...





