Archie Battersbee's parents have made an 11th-hour attempt to stop doctors from turning off the schoolboy 's life support.
Hollie Dance and Paul Battersbee had until 9am this morning to make an application to the European Court of Human Rights, Archie's machine is due to be switched off at 11am.
This morning the chief medical officer for Barts Health NHS Trust confirmed they are working with the family to prepare for the withdrawal of treatment.