Huge blow for Archie Battersbee's parents in fight for life
Ms Dance said they were given the letter and "just left to deal with our own feelings".
He argued that any failure to abide by the committee's request, made in accordance with the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities, would amount to a "flagrant, egregious and unacceptable breach of international law". In their judgement, Sir Andrew McFarlane - Lady Justice King and Lord Justice Moylan - said: "My decision is that, save for granting a short stay until 12 noon tomorrow, the parents' application for any further stay is dismissed."
He added: "Every day that continues to be given life-sustaining treatment is contrary to his best interests and, so, a stay, even for a short time, is against his best interests."The options before the court have always been stark." A letter to the family from Barts Health NHS Trust on Saturday said: "We understand that any discussions around the withdrawal of Archie's treatment are very difficult and painful."However, we want to ensure that you and your family are involved as much as you wish to be."
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