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Thanks for that, Incog, very interesting articles

I hadn't realised these cases were heard in a 'family court', with a 'lower standard of proof required'.

I still believe any benefit of the doubt, should be in favour of the childs welfare, but I am appalled at the implication that the parents need to prove their innocence, especially when whomever presides over the court is likely to give more credence to an 'informed' medical opinion.

One can only hope that the increased awareness of how this syndrome can occur through other means than shaking the baby, referred to in your references, will allow a fairer assessment of each case. Especially, as you say, where no other evidence can be brought to bear.