Court to hear case of banker kept alive against family's wishes

Supreme court to rule on whether judges need to authorise withdrawal of life support care

The case of an investment banker who suffered severe brain damage following a heart attack will be heard by the supreme court on Monday in a test of whether judges need to authorise the withdrawal of life support treatment.

The legal challenge by the official solicitor, brought in the face of opposition by the man’s family and his doctors, had been accelerated through to the UK’s highest court because of his condition. The man, “Mr Y”, has, however, since died.

Continue reading... February 25, 2018 at 08:32PM