Archie Battersbee’s parents, Hollie and Paul from Southend-On-Sea, have been fighting a legal battle since their son was found unconscious with a ligature around his neck in a tragic accident in April. On 15 July, Mr Justice Hayden ruled ‘it is in Archie's best interests for life-support to be removed as it is futile, compromises Archie’s dignity and serves only to protract his death rather than prolong his life.’ Archie's family appealed the decision. At the time of writing, the president of the Family Division of the High Court, Lady Justice King and Lord Justice Peter Jackson are considering arguments at a Court of Appeal. Pray for Archies’ parents who said, ‘Planned death is another name for euthanasia, which is illegal in this country. It is for God to decide what should happen to Archie, including if, when and how he should die’.
Christian parents appeal ruling to remove their son’s life support
Written by Super User 22 Jul 2022Additional Info
- Pray: for this case to expose the need for law changes so that the vulnerable and their families are protected in end-of-life matters, and for compassion from the NHS and courts. (Romans 12:2b)
- More: https://premierchristian.news/en/news/article/it-is-for-god-to-decide-what-should-happen-archie-battersbee-s-parents-to-appeal-judge-s-ruling-to-remove-life-support
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