Archie Battersbee’s parents have lost a bid to challenge a High Court ruling that denied his transfer to a hospice before his life-sustaining treatment is withdrawn.
The family of the 12-year-old had sought permission to challenge a ruling by Mrs Justice Theis who concluded it was not in Archie's best interests to be moved to a hospice.
But the judges considering the application at the Court of Appeal concluded: "In all respects, Theis J's judgment deals comprehensively with each of the points raised on behalf of the parents.
