Judges have overturned a legal ban on science fiction fans naming their son 'Q' after their favourite Star Trek character.

The parents, from Jamtland, Sweden, appealed to the Swedish Supreme Court after two previous hearings upheld a court order saying the name could cause the boy "mental anguish". Appeal judges have now lifted the ban saying there was no proof the boy - now nearly one year old - would suffer because of the name.

Dad Rickard Rehnberg said: "He's been called Q almost since day one. He listens to the name and can actually say his own name. He is a unique child and we thought he should have a unique name."

I don't fancy his chances in the playground...

Social Services kept a close eye on this case...

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