The parents of baby Indi Gregory, who has a rare metabolic disorder known as mitochondrial disease, have fought legal battles in a bid to continue life support for their child.
The legal tussle is the latest in a series of similar cases in Britain that saw doctors and parents spar over the treatment of terminally ill children and the respective rights and responsibilities of parents and medical professionals.
The campaign group Christian Concern, which is supporting Indi’s parents, said the parents plan to appeal the ruling.
The fatal disease has caused progressive brain damage in baby Indi, leaving her totally dependent on life support, according to evidence presented to the High Court in London.
Instead, he said continuation of treatment would “perpetuate a high level of pain and suffering” for the baby.
Persons:
—, Indi Gregory, Robert Peel, Indi, Gesu, Peel, ”, Justice Peel, Giorgia Meloni, Dean Gregory, Indi's, ’
Organizations:
Britain's, Queen's, Italy —, Queen’s, Health Service, Court, Christian
Locations:
Italy, Britain, Nottingham, London, Poland