Human rights

The European Court of Human Rights declared that complaints by Charlie Gard and his parents of violation of their rights under 2, 5, 6 and 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights were inadmissible. Although there had been interference in their art 8 rights by decisions to withdraw artificial ventilation and provide palliative care to Charlie, contrary to his parents’ wishes, it had been in accordance with the law, had pursued a legitimate aim and had been necessary in a democratic society.