Derbyshire parents of a critically ill baby have lost a High Court life-support treatment fight.

Parents of a seven-month-old critically ill baby from Derbyshire have lost their high court battle to keep her on life support.

Mr Justice Peel was told how Indi had mitochondrial disease, a genetic condition which saps energy, and was being treated at the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham. “With a heavy heart I have come to the conclusion that the burdens of invasive treatment outweigh the benefits,” said the judge in a written ruling.

He added: “In my judgment, having weighed up all the competing considerations, her best interests are served by permitting the trust to withdraw invasive treatment.”Barrister Emma Sutton KC, who led Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s legal team, had told the judge thatShe said the treatment Indi received caused pain and was futile.“We cannot get away from that fact as sensitive as it may be. All realistic options have been exhausted.

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