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 · Aug 3, 2022

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 · Aug 2, 2022

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 · Aug 2, 2022

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 · Aug 2, 2022

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 · Aug 2, 2022

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 · Aug 2, 2022

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 · Aug 2, 2022

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 · Aug 2, 2022

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It comes on the same day that his life support was due to be withdrawn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 · Aug 2, 2022

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

Wales Online · Aug 2, 2022