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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Brian Farmer

Archie Battersbee’s mother vows to keep fighting despite Court of Appeal ruling

PA Media

The mother of a 12-year-old boy left in a comatose state after suffering “catastrophic” brain damage three months ago has said she will keep fighting even though Court of Appeal judges have ruled that life-support treatment can stop.

Three appeal judges on Monday upheld a ruling by a High Court judge who had decided that doctors could lawfully stop treating Archie Battersbee.

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