Archie Battersbee’s parents have filed an application to the Supreme Court in a bid to extend his life-sustaining treatment to allow time for a United Nations committee to consider the 12-year-old’s case.

Back in April, Archie suffered an injury at home which left him with “catastrophic” brain damage. He has been in intensive care in hospital ever since.

In early June, a court ruled that his life support could be switched off, but the United Nations has now asked for Archie to remain on life support while his case is considered.

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