A High Court judge has ruled that doctors can lawfully stop providing life-support treatment to a 12-year-old boy in a coma after reviewing evidence at a hearing in London.
Doctors treating Archie Battersbee, who was declared brain dead after collapsing at his home, say continued treatment is not in his best interests and should end.
Parents Hollie Dance and Paul Battersbee, both in court today with other members of the family, have fought the medical advice from Barts Health NHS Trust, saying their son would want to fight to the end.
