The Latest Breaking News from Charlie Gard

Taskforce ‘needed in nightmare disputes’ over care of critically ill children

A review containing 16 recommendations comes after high-profile court cases involving the families of Charlie Gard and Archie Battersbee.

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023

Indi Gregory: Sick baby’s family in court fight against doctors who want to end life-saving treatment

Her parents are appealing to the High Court to approve a new round of life-sustaining treatment

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Charlie Gard's parents say watching BBC drama echoing son's story was 'punch to the gut'

Connie Yates and Chris Gard were embroiled in a heartbreaking legal and medical battle over their son Charlie, who suffered from a rare genetic condition, six years ago

Daily Mirror · Jun 20, 2023

Archie Battersbee family says ‘no parent must go through this again’

Relatives say they want changes to how life-support cases are dealt with after 12-year-old died following withdrawal of care

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2022

Archie Battersbee’s family say no-one should have to go through ‘horrendous’ tragedy again

The 12-year-old died in the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, east London, on Saturday, after weeks of legal battles.

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2022

Family of Archie Battersbee pushing for law change after his death

'We want something good to come out of this tragedy and the horrendous experience we have been put through by the system'

Wales Online · Aug 7, 2022

Archie Battersbee: Tragic case echoes heartbreaking fight other families have faced

Like Charlie Gard and Archie Evans before him, 12-year-old’s death raises agonising questions: what constitutes life and who should decide when it is over?

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2022

British boy at centre of life-support fight dies

LONDON: A London hospital on Saturday withdrew life support for 12-year-old Archie Battersbee after his parents lost a long, emotive and divisive legal battle.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6, 2022

Wednesday briefing: Archie Battersbee and the devastating decisions faced by doctors, courts, and his family

In today’s newsletter: how a 12-year-old boy’s life became subject of agonising technical consideration – and how to help parents when the very worst happens

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2022

Archie Battersbee: how third parties can further complicate tragic life support cases

Analysis: Government said to be considering inquiry into new ways of handling decisions, as religious groups accused of inflaming tensions

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2022