Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Tributes paid to Archie Battersbee at his funeral in Southend

Archie Battersbee

Archie Battersbee’s parents lost a series of legal battles over his medical treatment. His funeral was held at St Mary’s Church in Southend, Essex, on Saturday.   Archie Battersbee’s family and friends paid tribute to him at his funeral in Essex after he died as a result of a legal battle over his life support. … Read more

Brain damaged boy Archie Battersbee, dies after life support is turned off

Archie Battersbee

Archie Battersbee died after his life support was turned off. The 12-year-old had been the subject of a protracted legal battle. Suffered “devastating” brain damage in an incident at his home in Southend, Essex. His mother Hollie Dance said she was proud to be his mother.   Archie Battersbee, who suffered “devastating” brain damage, died … Read more

High Court says Archie Battersbee cannot be sent to a hospice to die

Archie Battersbee

Hollie Dance wanted her brain-damaged son to “spend his last moments” with family. High Court denied her request for Archie to be moved to a hospice. Ms Dance said she feels “sick” and plans to appeal the “outrageous” decision. The High Court denied Archie Battersbee’s family’s request to move him to a hospice. Hollie Dance … Read more

Archie Battersbee parents seek grant for hospice move

Archie Battersbee

Archie Battersbee has been receiving life-sustaining care since April. His family have applied for legal permission to transfer him to a hospice. The High Court is hearing the issue after the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) denied their petition. Archie Battersbee’s family has applied for legal authority to transfer him from the Royal London … Read more

Archie Battersbee family move case to European Court of Human Rights

Archie Battersbee

Archie Battersbee’s parents have petitioned the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) to delay the discontinuation of his life support. The 12-year-old has been receiving life-sustaining treatment since April. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court denied an appeal against the decision to discontinue therapy. Archie Battersbee’s parents have petitioned the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) … Read more

Archie Battersbee parents requests to Supreme Court over life-support withdrawal

Archie Battersbee

Archie Battersbee was discovered unconscious at his home in Southend, Essex, on April 7. 12-year-old has never regained consciousness and doctors believe he is brain-stem dead. His parents petitioned the Supreme Court to review the Court of Appeal’s verdict. Archie Battersbee’s parents have filed an appeal with the Supreme Court on the day his life … Read more