Archie Battersbee's family denied challenge to son's case at UN Court of Appeal

Archie Battersbee's family denied challenge to son's case at UN Court of Appeal

The Sun

But Archie’s parents argued that the judge, Mr Justice Hayden, had made errors after the hearing.

Appeal judges were told on Monday that dad Paul, in his 50s, was feared to have suffered a heart attack or stroke outside a courtroom at the Royal Courts of Justice in London.

Barts Health NHS Trust in London want to withdraw treatment and were given permission to do so following best interest proceeding carried out in the High Court.

But Archie’s parents say the move is against his wishes.

They have argued the decision breaches Articles 10 and 12 of the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities, as well as Article 6 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Children.

This is despite the High Court previously finding that Archie can’t feel pain so his current treatment does not cause any pain or distress.

Damage to his spinal cord could also…

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