Archie Battersbee: European Court refuses to interfere with case

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The final phase of the family’s legal battle to keep Archie on life support saw the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) refuse an application from his parents to delay any changes to his treatment.

Judges said they “would not interfere” with the ruling of UK courts.

This came after the UK Supreme Court ruled that the High Court was right to agree with Barts Health NHS Trust doctors about the treatment not being in Archie’s best interests.

The 12-year-old boy was found unconscious with a ligature around his neck at his home on April 7. His mother believes he may have been taking part in an online challenge at the time.

Archie has not since regained consciousness.

More to follow.

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