Harvard referencing Jane and Edward have a baby girl, Mandy, who is aged 6 months. Mandy was born with severe disabilities. She cannot see or hear and she cannot breathe on her own. She has never left hospital. However Jane insists that Mandy responds to her touch and sometimes smiles. The medical staff at the hospital say that Mandy’s condition is never going to improve and that she is probably in pain. They say the ventilator should be turned off and that Mandy should be allowed to die with dignity. Page 1 of 2 Jane and Edward, who belong to a devout religious group, disagree. They argue that all life is sacred, no matter how young. It would be contrary to their religious beliefs, to which Mandy would have subscribed if she could, to allow her to die. They say that Mandy would want to live. The NHS Trust takes the case to court. What factors should the judge take into account in making the decision?
