Five Australian women have been granted the right to pursue legal action against Qatar Airways and the operator of Hamad International Airport after being subjected to invasive examinations without consent. It followed the discovery of an abandoned newborn at the Doha airport.
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- Women on a Sydney-bound flight were ordered off after a newborn was found abandoned at Doha airport.
- Five Australian women were subjected to invasive examinations without consent. 24s
- An appeal court has ruled the women can pursue legal action against Qatar Airways and the airport operator. 1m 8s
- The women are seeking compensation for mental stress, assault, and false imprisonment. 1m 32s
- The first hearing in the case is expected to take place early next year. 1m 47s