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Withdrawal of life sustaining treatment and the best interests of children (Gard and Others v UK)

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Published on: 07 July 2017

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What issues did this case raise?
What are the practical implications of this case?
What impact will the decision have on similar cases involving children?
To what extent is the judgment helpful in clarifying the law in this area?
Are there still any unresolved issues practitioners will need to watch out for?
What are the implications for practitioners, what will they need to be mindful of when advising in this area?
What are the trends in this area?

Article summary

Local Government analysis: Andrew Hannam, partner at Enable Law and mediator with Trust Mediation, explains the key issues in the case of Gard and Others v the United Kingdom, regarding the legality of withdrawing life sustaining treatment for a child in light of the possibility of experimental treatment.

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