The Latest Breaking News from Court of Appeal

Archie Battersbee’s parents in final court bid just hours before life support ends

Mum and dad, Hollie Dance and Paul Battersbee, had until 9am today to make an application to the European Court of Human Rights.

Daily Record · Aug 3, 2022

Mother of Archie Battersbee: I will fight until the bitter end

The 12-year-old was found unconscious at his home by his mother on April 7 and has not regained consciousness since.

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022

Archie Battersbee's parents submit bid to keep him alive hours before treatment due to stop

Treatment had been due to stop at 11am, but that is now likely to be delayed

Wales Online · Aug 3, 2022

Archie Battersbee 'would die in weeks even if life support kept on' - judge's comments in full as appeal rejected

"The justices have great sympathy with the plight of Archie’s devoted parents who face a circumstance that is every parent’s nightmare," a statement from the court said

Manchester Evening News · Aug 2, 2022

Parents of Archie Battersbee lose court bid to keep life support on

'The panel reaches this conclusion with a heavy heart and wishes to extend its deep sympathy to Archie’s parents at this very sad time'

Wales Online · Aug 2, 2022

Archie Battersbee’s parents lose Supreme Court bid to delay treatment withdrawal

A panel of three justices refused to grant permission to appeal against a Court of Appeal ruling, saying it was the ‘correct decision’.

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022

Supreme Court rejects appeal by Archie Battersbee's parents over life-support withdrawal

The 12-year-old has been in a coma since he was found unconscious by his mum in April

Manchester Evening News · Aug 2, 2022

Archie Battersbee’s parents await Supreme Court decision over treatment

Three justices are considering a bid by Hollie Dance and Paul Battersbee to delay the withdrawal of their son’s treatment.

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022

Archie Battersbee's mum begs parents to warn kids of dangerous viral challenges

Hollie Dance urged parents to speak to their kids as she "doesn't want any parent out there to have what we’ve been going through.”

Daily Record · Aug 2, 2022

Archie Battersbee’s parents vow to challenge court ruling as life support to be switched off today

Court of Appeal refuses to postpone withdrawal of life-preserving treatment for Archie

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022