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MYSTERIOUS: 9 - What They Never Told You

Wednesday briefing: Archie Battersbee and the devastating decisions faced by doctors, courts, and his family

In today’s newsletter: how a 12-year-old boy’s life became subject of agonising technical consideration – and how to help parents when the very worst happens

The Guardian - UK

Archie Battersbee’s parents turn to European Court of Human Rights

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

The Independent UK

Archie Battersbee: Family ‘extremely disappointed’ with Supreme Court decision

The parents of the 12-year-old, have lost a Supreme Court bid to delay the withdrawal of his life-sustaining treatment pending a review of his case by a UN committee.Archie Battersbee’s mother, Hollie Dance, has said she and Archie’s father are “extremely disappointed” with the Supreme Court’s decision.Ms Dance also confirmed…

Evening Standard

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Archie Battersbee’s life-support to be switched off at 11am tomorrow after latest court bid fails

Sky News reports that the 12-year-old’s mum Hollie Dance confirmed the heartbreaking update after losing a Supreme Court bid to block the withdrawal of his life-support.

Daily Record

Archie Battersbee's life support to be turned off today after final appeal fails

Archie Battersbee's parents lost a Supreme Court bid to block the withdrawal of their son's life-sustaining treatment

Daily Mirror

Archie Battersbee’s parents lose Supreme Court bid to delay treatment withdrawal

A panel of three justices refused to grant permission to appeal against a Court of Appeal ruling, saying it was the ‘correct decision’.

The Independent UK

Supreme Court rejects appeal by Archie Battersbee's parents over life-support withdrawal

The 12-year-old has been in a coma since he was found unconscious by his mum in April

Manchester Evening News

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Archie Battersbee’s life support to be turned off at 11am, his mother confirms

It comes after the boy’s parents lost a Supreme Court bid to block the withdrawal of his life-sustaining treatment

Evening Standard

Archie Battersbee’s life support ‘ending at 11am’ after Supreme Court appeal fails

Archie Battersbee’s parents now turn to European Court of Human Rights

The Independent UK

Archie Battersbee: mother says life support to be removed at 11am Wednesday

Announcement made hours after attempt to postpone withdrawal of life support was rejected by UK supreme court ‘with a heavy heart’

The Guardian - UK

Archie Battersbee’s parents await Supreme Court decision over treatment

Three justices are considering a bid by Hollie Dance and Paul Battersbee to delay the withdrawal of their son’s treatment.

The Independent UK

Family of Archie Battersbee ask Supreme Court to extend his life-sustaining treatment

The Supreme Court confirmed the family's application is being considered by three justices

Manchester Evening News

Archie Battersbee: Supreme Court to consider life support decision after parents’ appeal

It comes on the same day that his life support was due to be withdrawn

Evening Standard

Archie Battersbee still on life support after family's last-minute appeal to Supreme Court

Archie was found unconscious at his home by his mother on April 7 and has not regained consciousness since

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Daily Mirror

Archie Battersbee's family lose Supreme Court case over decision to end life support

Archie Battersbee, 12, has been in a coma since April after he suffered a catastrophic brain injury - his parents want to move him to a hospice for his final days

Evening Standard

Kate Garraway opens up about Derek’s hospital fight during raw interview with Archie Battersbee’s mum

The ITV presenter said she’s questioned how much her “frenzy to fight for him” was about her needs

The Independent UK

‘We will fight this to the end’: Archie Battersbee’s mother says ‘this is his last chance’ as life support switch-off imminent

Hollie Dance says she believes son is ‘still with us’

Daily Record

Archie Battersbee's mum begs parents to warn kids of dangerous viral challenges

Hollie Dance urged parents to speak to their kids as she "doesn't want any parent out there to have what we’ve been going through.”

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Daily Mirror

Kate Garraway details conversations she's had 'in own head' during Archie mum interview

During a heartbreaking interview with Archie Battersbee's mother Hollie Dance, Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway touched upon her own experiences from when husband Derek Draper was in an induced coma

Wales Online

Archie Battersbee's life support set to be withdrawn after 'brutal' decision

His family has appealed to different courts

Daily Mirror

Archie Battersbee's mum says 'this is last chance' as life support due to be switched off

Archie Battersbee, 12, has been in a coma since April after he suffered a catastrophic brain injury - the doctors treating him say he is brain-stem dead and that life-support is not in his best interests

Manchester Evening News

Archie Battersbee’s life-support treatment set to be switched off today

The 12-year-old's parents have launched several appeals to continue his treatment since he was hospitalised

The Independent UK

Archie Battersbee’s treatment set to be withdrawn

Judges refused to postpone the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment beyond midday on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Archie Battersbee’s parents vow to challenge court ruling as life support to be switched off today

Court of Appeal refuses to postpone withdrawal of life-preserving treatment for Archie

Manchester Evening News

Archie Battersbee's heartbroken mum issues urgent message to all parents

“Please, please, parents, have the conversation with your children"

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