Judges wrestle with child’s life

Parents of baby who tried to breathe after being declared dead win new hearing

Yet again, the courts are having to deal with the case of a brain-damaged child. Yet again, doctors say is that it is not in his best interests to be kept alive by artificial means. Yet again, the parents do not want treatment withdrawn.

But the judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal on Friday discloses some disturbing features.

The Royal Courts of Jus…