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The Archie Battersbee case: Life, death and all the hard decisions in between

The tragic case of Archie Battersbee has focused attention once more on the emotional minefields and complex issues around laws on consent and continuing with life support, writes Niamh Griffin

Sat, 06 Aug, 2022

Parents of 12-month-old boy at centre of High Court life-support battle make last plea to European judges

The parents of a severely disabled little boy who has been at the centre of a High Court life-support battle want doctors to continue providing treatment until they have had a chance to put their case before European judges.

Mon, 26 Feb, 2018

Charlie Gard's parents launch appeal after judge rules treatment should stop

A couple whose baby son was at the centre of a High Court life-support treatment fight have launched an appeal.

Wed, 03 May, 2017

Doctors given permission to limit life support for baby with brain damage

Specialists have been given permission to limit the life support treatment they give to a baby who suffered brain damage shortly after being born prematurely.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016