Type: Judgment

Authority: National Courts England and Wales High Court

Date: 05/28/2021

Subject: The decision of the England and Wales High Court, rules that the best interest of a two years’ old child coincides with the interruption of invasive medical treatments necessary to keep her alive: the Court states that the religious belief of the parents of the child – which must be considered in view of the decision – cannot prevail onto the scientific evidence of a state of deep distress and absence of brain activity

Parties: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - and - Alta Fixsler (By Her Children’s Guardian) -and- Mrs Fixsler -and- Mr Fixsler

Classification: Freedoms - Art. 10 Freedom of religion

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