Archie Battersbee

Archie Battersbee, 12, has died in hospital after weeks of legal battles. | ITV News Anglia.

Mrs Justice Theis rules it is not in Archie’s best interests to be moved to a hospice. At the subsequent hearing, three appeal judges rule that evidence relating to what is in Archie’s best interests should be reconsidered by a different High Court judge. The European Court of Human Rights refuses the last-ditch application. Mrs Justice Arbuthnot, sitting in the Family Division of the High Court, oversees three days of evidence and argument relating to Archie’s treatment. Archie’s family is told his life support will be withdrawn at 10am on Saturday, campaign group Christian Concern says. Archie dies in hospital after weeks of legal battles. The hospital caring for Archie says his treatment is due to be withdrawn on 1 August at 2pm. Archie’s parents say they will ask Court of Appeal judges to overturn Mr Justice Hayden’s decision. A hearing takes place at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, lasting late into the evening. The trust will not begin removing life-support until all legal issues have been resolved. The boy is taken to hospital with traumatic head injuries. Archie Battersbee has died in hospital after weeks of legal battles.

The 12-year-old has died after his life support was withdrawn, following a four-month legal fight.

Doctors believe it is “highly likely” that the child is in effect dead and that it is in his best interests to stop life-support treatment. Their application to the ECHR, arguing that the high court’s ruling violated the European convention on human rights, fails. In the family division of the high court, Arbuthnot oversees three days of evidence and argument about Archie’s treatment. Royal London hospital sets a date for Archie’s treatment to be withdrawn, on 1 August at 2pm. He is taken to hospital with traumatic head injuries. Barts Health, the NHS trust in charge of Archie’s care at the Royal London hospital, starts proceedings in the high court to test his brain stem and to withdraw mechanical ventilation.

The decision to terminate the brain-damaged boy's life support was made by a British court over his parents' protests.

Pope Francis and Polish President Andrzej Duda spoke in defence of Alfie, with President Duda suggesting he could grant the boy Polish citizenship if the parents requested it and for him to be treated in a Polish hospital. Alfie Evans was eventually granted Italian citizenship, but ultimately he was not transferred to Italy and died in the same hospital in which he spent almost a year and a half of his life. The parents were also refused to take the boy out of the hospital and put him in a hospice, where he could receive palliative care. The case of Archie Battersbee was not the first one in which a UK court decided to terminate life support for a child, siding with the doctors over the protests of its parents. Archie’s heartbroken mother said that the state effectively took away their right to make decisions about the well-being of their child. “The Court [...] decided not to issue the interim measure sought.

Archie Battersbee has died in hospital after weeks of legal battles - his devastated mum Hollie Dance said Archie "fought right until the very end"

Ms Dance added: "It's been really hard. In an interview with Sky News, recorded on Friday, Ms Dance said she was "pretty broken" and that the day had been "absolutely awful". Mum Hollie said outside the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, east London, this afternoon that Archie "fought right until the very end".

His distraught mother Hollie Dance, who had sought to oppose the withdrawal of treatment, said he was “such a beautiful little boy and he fought right until the ...

“When considering the wishes of the family, why those wishes are held, the facilities at the hospice, what Archie is likely to have wanted… The 12-year-old’s parents Hollie Dance and Paul Battersbee, who are separated but both from Southend, Essex, had fought a long-running legal battle over the withdrawal of his treatment. “They provided high-quality care with extraordinary compassion over several months in often trying and distressing circumstances. His care team had opted to switch off the life support systems as his organs were beginning to fail and his heart shutting down. he should remain at the hospital when treatment is withdrawn.” His parents had fought a long legal battle against the withdrawal of his life-sustaining treatment and when this failed, they attempted to have him moved to a hospice for his final time, but this was denied by the High Court, Court of Appeal and a last-ditch plea to the European Court of Human Rights was rejected late on Friday.

The 12-year-old had been in a coma since he was found unconscious by his mother Hollie Dance in April.

The Court of Appeal judges said Mrs Justice Theis’ ruling in the High Court dealt “comprehensively with each of the points raised on behalf of the parents”. The judges said they had “reached the clear conclusion that each of her decisions was right for the reasons she gave”. Ms Dance added: “It’s been really hard. Article six is the right to a fair trial and article eight is the right to respect for private and family life. In a High Court ruling on Friday morning, Mrs Justice Theis concluded it was not in Archie’s best interests to be moved to a hospice and the Court of Appeal rejected permission to appeal against that decision. Candles flickered in the shape of the letter “A” and also formed a love heart around a card with Archie’s name in a makeshift tribute at a statue in front of the hospital.

British courts Friday rejected the family's request to move the 12-year-old, who has been in a coma for four months, to a hospice.

Under British law, it is common for courts to intervene when parents and doctors disagree on a child's medical treatment. "I return to where I started, recognizing the enormity of what lays ahead for Archie's parents and the family. The hospital said Archie's condition was so unstable that moving him would hasten his death.

Archie Battersbee passed away at 12:15pm today after his life support treatment was withdrawn. He had been in a coma since he was found unconscious at his home ...

“We are thankful for the widespread public support for Archie and his family. Candles flickered in the shape of the letter “A” and also formed a love heart around a card with Archie’s name in a makeshift tribute at a statue in front of the hospital. “I just wanted the mum and her family to know that I am here for them.

London hospital halts treatment after parents lose legal fight to postpone withdrawal of life support.

This tragic case not only affected the family and his carers but touched the hearts of many across the country.” Alistair Chesser, the trust’s chief medical officer, said: “Archie Battersbee passed away on Saturday afternoon at the Royal London hospital after treatment was withdrawn in line with court rulings about his best interests. My boy is 12, the same age as Archie, and this just puts things in perspective.” And I’ve done it.” She said: “I did not know what to write because there are no words that will take the pain away. Speaking through tears, she said: “In sadness, Archie passed at 12.15pm today.

Archie Battersbee has died in hospital after weeks of legal battles. He had been in a coma since April after a catastrophic brain injury, with his parents ...

Ms Dance added: "It's been really hard. Archie Battersbee has died in hospital after weeks of legal battles. In an interview with Sky News, recorded on Friday, Ms Dance said she was "pretty broken" and that the day had been "absolutely awful".

But doctors treating the boy had declared Archie to be "brain stem dead", and argued that the youngster should be disconnected from a ventilator.

"They provided high-quality care with extraordinary compassion over several months in often trying and distressing circumstances. It's been really hard. It's barbaric." Chief executive Andrea Williams said: "The events of the last few weeks raise many significant issues including questions of how death is defined, how those decisions are made and the place of the family. "The events of the last few weeks raise many significant issues including questions of how death is defined, how those decisions are made and the place of the family," the Christian Legal Centre says. "Urgent review and reform" is needed in light of Archie Battersbee's death, a group that has been supporting his family has said.

ARCHIE BATTERSBEE has now tragically died after his life support was withdrawn on Saturday, following a months-long legal battle to keep him alive.

"So, in terms of the facts or science of it, that can't answer the question for you. How have we come to that conclusion?' and sort of taking things from there." Hollie Dance and Paul Battersbee were told on Friday treatment for Archie will be withdrawn after they made a last-ditch appeal to the European Court of Human Rights on Friday night to intervene. GP Dr Josh Parker appeared on Sunday's BBC Breakfast to discuss the case, where he spoke about both sides of the debate and stated: "Science can't tell us what's right" when it comes to emotional situations such as Archie's. "It's really difficult, it sort of comes under the essence of what it means to be human and what it means to be alive." ARCHIE BATTERSBEE has now tragically died after his life support was withdrawn on Saturday, following a months-long legal battle to keep him alive.

Ella Carter, described how there was 'nothing dignified' about Archie Battersbee's death, who died at the Royal London Hospital.

‘It’s been really hard. ‘He was such a beautiful little boy and he fought right until the very end, and I am so proud to be his mum.’ This included bids to the High Court, Court of Appeal and European Court of Human Rights to have him transferred to a hospice to die.

The 12-year-old's family say they were "stripped of all our rights" in a legal battle with doctors.

His family failed in a series of attempts to overturn the decision and since his death have called for parents to have more support and choice in the treatment of their child. The family called for a public inquiry into the role of the NHS and the High Court Family Division in end-of-life cases. He never regained consciousness.

Archie Battersbee, 12, died on Saturday after his life support was switched off at the Royal London Hospital, following a long-running legal battle led by ...

The Court of Appeal judges said Mrs Justice Theis' ruling in the High Court dealt "comprehensively with each of the points raised on behalf of the parents". A spokesman for the European court said it had received a request from representatives of Archie's parents under Rule 39, which allow it to apply "interim measures" in "exceptional" cases, and that the complaints "fell outside the scope" of that rule, and so it would not intervene. Christian Concern said the family had wanted to challenge the High Court ruling by arguing there had been a violation of articles six and eight of the European Convention on Human Rights.

THE heartbroken mother of Archie Battersbee said she was 'the proudest mum in the world' following his death just hours after his life support was switched ...

" She added: "The events of the last few weeks raise many signficant issues including questions of how death is defined, how those decisions are made and the place of the family. Last week, Lady Finlay, a crossbench peer and professor of palliative medicine, called for the Government to carry out an inquiry into different ways of handling such "very, very difficult" cases. The family understandably don't want to let go." There is no requirement for hospitals to have them." As a neonatal intensivist I have had cases of this kind. However, the provision is patchy and needs better resources. My boy is 12, the same age as Archie, and this just puts things in perspective. It has been a privilege to stand alongside them." The heartbroken mum added: "It's been really hard. And I've done it." A devastated Hollie Dance confirmed her "beautiful little boy" had lost his battle for life at 12.15pm yesterday. Asked if there was anything more she could do, she said: "No. I've done everything I promised my little boy I'd do.

The parents of Archie Battersbee have called for an “investigation and inquiry” into the 12 year-old's case, claiming they had been “stripped” of their ...

Start your Independent Premium subscription today. “We are thankful for the huge amount of support we’ve received from so many different people. By clicking ‘Register’ you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. By clicking ‘Register’ you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. “We want something good to come out of this tragedy and the horrendous experience we have been put through by the system. In a statement issued through the Christian Legal Centre, which has been supporting the boy’s family, his mother and father said they felt “backed into a corner by the system, stripped of all our rights”. They called for “an investigation and inquiry through the proper channels on what has happened to Archie”, adding: “We will be calling for change.”

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

“We are thankful for the huge amount of support we’ve received from so many different people. Since the death of Charlie, Mr Gard and Ms Yates have been campaigning for “Charlie’s Law”, which would give parents of sick children more support and choice in the treatment of their child. “We want something good to come out of this tragedy and the horrendous experience we have been put through by the system. In recent days, his parents had made bids to the High Court, Court of Appeal and European Court of Human Rights to have him transferred to a hospice to die, but these were rejected. Doctors treating the schoolboy for the last four months declared Archie to be “brain-stem dead”, prompting a lengthy but ultimately failed legal battle by his family to continue his life support treatment in the hope he would recover. he parents of Archie Battersbee have called for “change” so no family suffer a similiar “horrendous” experience in the future.

Announcing her son's death on Saturday, Hollie Dance said Archie "fought right until the very end" four months after he suffered a catastrophic brain injury ...

"We do not understand the urgency and rush to end life-support. The European Court of Human Rights refuses the last-ditch application. Hastening his death to prevent that would be completely unacceptable." We will continue to fight for Archie.” He could wake up a very different boy, but I would rather have some of Archie than none of Archie. I just want to kiss his beautiful little face." He fought right until the very end and I am so proud to be his mum." Ms Dance said: “I’m so relieved that someone is giving him a chance. Until Archie gives up, I won’t give up.” I think that’s his way of letting me know he’s still here and just needs more time. I’m so emotional. Archie's parents, Hollie Dance and Paul Battersbee, raise concerns. Ms Dance said: "Archie changes all the time.

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

“We are thankful for the huge amount of support we’ve received from so many different people. Since the death of Charlie, Mr Gard and Ms Yates have been campaigning for “Charlie’s Law”, which would give parents of sick children more support and choice in the treatment of their child. “We want something good to come out of this tragedy and the horrendous experience we have been put through by the system. “We were backed into a corner by the system, stripped of all our rights, and have had to fight for Archie’s real ‘best interests’ and right to live with everything stacked against us. The family of Archie Battersbee have said they “want something good to come out of this tragedy” as they vowed to call for “change”. In recent days, his parents had made bids to the High Court, Court of Appeal and European Court of Human Rights to have him transferred to a hospice to die, but these were rejected.

Doctors like me agonise over the harrowing decisions around the end of treatment – but we must always be ready to listen, says Rachel Clarke.

When the next case like Archie’s occurs – with an inevitable rerun of the frenzy and drama and whipped-up hostilities – please know that doctors like me agonise over the complex decisions around withdrawal of treatment. That professionalism is in stark contrast to some of the florid and sensationalist coverage of the case. But brain death means a permanent, irreversible and complete loss of brain function, including the lower part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord. This part, the brain stem, controls most of the body’s automatic functions that are essential for life, such as breathing, heartbeat, blood pressure and swallowing. However, once the full extent of his injuries became clear – including scans showing catastrophic and irreversible brain damage – the clinical team concluded that prolonging treatment was no longer in Archie’s best interests. The professional and legal duties of doctors in the UK require nothing less.