Can judges make end-of-life decisions?

Sal5
Sal5 Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited September 26 in Current affairs

A friend on mines her son has suffered a brain injury, which left him disabled, but he is still aware and can communicate through his eyes & reacts with his tongue etc. Tye court has ordered his unaliving but stopping hydration & nutrition. Is it right for a judge to determine death?

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  • Sal5
    Sal5 Community Member Posts: 2 Listener

    This is happening in London UK More about this story on #keepfahimsafe #bringfahimhome

  • WhatThe
    WhatThe Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 6,357 Championing

    This must be devastating for your friend. Is she appealing the decision?

  • damine222
    damine222 Community Member Posts: 28 Connected

    That's an incredibly heavy situation, and I can understand why it feels wrong that a judge gets to make that call. Cases like this usually hinge on what doctors say about awareness and suffering, which is where it gets really complicated.

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 5,968 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    Hi @Sal5 and a warm welcome to the community from me.

    I am really sorry that your friend and her family are going through such a painful situation. I'm really not sure who can make the ultimate decision in situations like this I'm afraid but I hope you are doing okay.

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