The European Court of Human Rights says a request to move him to a hospice fell outside its scope.
Archie Battersbee suffered brain damage in an incident at home on 7 April and has not regained consciousness
The 12-year-old must spend his final days in hospital after the High Court ruled he could not move to a hospice. They hoped to move him to a hospice but doctors warned he was too unstable to move by ambulance and it would "hasten premature deterioration".Archie's mother, Hollie Dance, had said she wanted him "in a peaceful hospice to say goodbye"The family sought permission to appeal against the decision, but that bid was rejected by three justices at the Court of Appeal.
A spokesman with campaign group Christian Concern, which is supporting Archie's family, said: "All legal routes have been exhausted.The hospital has not confirmed when treatment will be withdrawn, but Christian Concern says the family have been told it will be withdrawn on Saturday.
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