April 7, 2022

Archie is found unconscious by his mother after an incident at their home in Essex. He was taken to Southend Hospital.

                               April 8

Archie was taken to the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel where he has been treated ever since.

                               April 26

The NHS trust that runs the Royal London is launching High Court proceedings asking Archie to undergo a brain stem test.

                               May 13

Ms Justice Arbuthnot rules that a brain stem test should be carried out.

                               May 16

Two specialists attempt to administer brainstem function tests, but are unsuccessful as Archie has failed a peripheral nerve stimulation test, a precursor to brainstem testing.

                               May 25

A hearing is held to decide if further MRIs should be done. Archie’s parents did not consent on the basis that moving Archie could harm him.

                               May 27

The court approves further MRI scans, which take place on May 31.

                               June 6-8

A final hearing is being held to hear evidence on whether Archie’s life support treatment should continue.

                               June 13

The High Court judge ruled that Archie was “dead” based on the MRI results and that the treatment could be withdrawn. image captionArchie’s mother Hollie Dance outside the High Court Image copyright PA June 20 The family is asking the Court of Appeal to review the case.

                               June 29

The Court of Appeal says a new hearing should be held to determine Archie’s best interests.

                               July 11

A new High Court evidentiary hearing is being held before Mr Justice Hayden.

                               July 15

Mr Justice Hayden ruled that the life-support treatment should end, saying it was “futile” to continue.

                               July 25

Three Court of Appeal judges uphold Supreme Court ruling that treatment can be terminated.

                               July 28

The Supreme Court rules out intervention in the case and supports the decision of the Court of Appeal.

                               July 29

The family files a petition with the United Nations. image captionArchie’s mother and father Paul Battersbee outside the Royal London Hospital Image copyright PA July 30 A UN panel is writing to the UK government asking for a delay in withdrawing the treatment while they look into the case.

                               July 31

The government is seeking an urgent hearing to review the case.

                               August 1st

The Court of Appeal refuses to stay the withdrawal of treatment until the UN can hear the case.

                               August 2

The High Court rejected the family’s application for leave to appeal the Court of Appeal decision. …