"UK Judges Uphold Controversial Decision to Remove Life Support from Critically Ill Infant"

An 8-month-old baby in the UK, suffering from mitochondrial disease, has been removed from life support after a legal battle to have her transferred to Italy for treatment. Despite appeals from the parents and the Italian government, UK judges ruled to end her life support. Doctors caring for the baby stated that her treatment caused pain and was ineffective, advising that she be allowed to peacefully die. The parents had sought to send her to Italy for experimental treatment. The court criticized the parents' use of legal tactics and stated that decisions are made based on the child's best interest.