High Court Decision Ends Life Support for One-Year-Old Ayden Braqi

Ayden Braqi, who suffered from a severe neuromuscular disease, passed away after a judge ruled that life-sustaining treatment was not in his best interest.

• Great Ormond Street Hospital sought a legal ruling to stop life support for Ayden Braqi, citing the overwhelming burdens of his condition.
• Mrs Justice Morgan concluded that while Ayden could experience comfort with family, the burdens of his illness outweighed the benefits of continued treatment.
• Ayden's mother, Neriman Braqi, opposed the decision, believing her son could still derive joy and wished for his care to continue.
• Despite acknowledging the family's devotion, the court emphasized the necessity of prioritizing Ayden's welfare and best interests.
• The hospital expressed regret over the distress caused to the family, reaffirming their commitment to the child's best interests in all decisions.

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