Federal Court Ruling from the Melbourne Age, Australia (AP) -
A seven year old boy was at the centre of a courtroom drama yesterday
when he challenged a court ruling over who should have custody of him.

The boy has a history of being beaten by his parents and the judge initially awarded
custody to his aunt, in keeping with the child custody law and regulations
requiring that family unity be maintained to the degree possible.

The boy surprised the court when he proclaimed that his aunt beat him more
than his parents and he adamantly refused to live with her. When the judge
suggested that he live with his grandparents, the boy cried out that they also beat him.

After considering the remainder of the immediate family and learning that
domestic violence was apparently a way of life among them, the judge took the unprecedented
step of allowing the boy to propose who should have custody of him.

After two recesses to check legal references and confer with child welfare
officials, the judge granted temporary custody to the English cricket Team,

whom the boy firmly believes are "not capable of beating anyone."

Ah, the old ones are always the best, aren't they? Seriously though, I didn't see the punchline coming (and should have). Thanks, Rachael, for reminding me of that one!

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