According to doctors, Archie Buttersby is “unresponsive” and not recovering (Picture: PA)

Archie Battersby did not recover and the High Court heard that continuing his treatment would only “delay the inevitable”.

The 12-year-old is at the center of the line between the doctor and his family after suffering a “catastrophic” brain injury three months ago.

His parents, Holly Dance and Paul Buttersby, say their son’s heart is still beating and they want to continue his treatment.

Hospital chief spokesman Martin Westgate told Judge Hayden that Archie was “unresponsive” and had “no prospect” of recovery.

According to him, experts do not believe that continuing treatment will benefit the child.

However, Archie’s family attorney said he wanted his son to “get well.”

Ian Wise QC argued that continuing the treatment was not “wasteful” and that Archie wanted a “natural” death rather than a “choreographed” or “planned” death.

Outside the High Court in London, Archie Buttersby's mother, Holly Dance (left) and her family friend, Ella Carter. Photographed: Wednesday, June 29, 2022. PA photo. A relative of a 12-year-old boy at the center of a life-sustaining treatment case is asking the judge to order a review of the evidence. Archie Buttersby's parents requested a review Wednesday after a superior court judge ruled the young man was dead. See PA Story COURTS Archie. Photos Must Read: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire

Archie Buttersby’s mother Holly Dance (right) and her family friend Ella Carter outside the High Court (Image: PA)

Mr Dance urged a High Court judge to allow him to die of natural causes (Picture: PA).

Judge Hayden oversees the final hearing at the Family Division of the High Court in London.

He is reviewing the evidence after another High Court judge ruled that Archie was dead.

Doctors treating him at the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, east London, believe he has “brain stem death”.

But Archie’s parents disagree.

“He is unresponsive and has no hope of recovery,” Westgate told the judge today.

“Trust has concluded that continuing treatment is no longer in his best interest.”

Archie’s brother Tom Summers kisses his head in hospital (Picture: PA)

Paul Buttersby, the father of Archie Buttersby, outside the High Court in central London. The head of the hospital wants to be tested to see if an unconscious 12-year-old boy is brain dead and is seeking permission from a superior court judge. Archie hasn't woken up since the ligature was discovered at home a month ago. Photo date: Thursday May 12, 2022. PA photo. See PA Story COURTS Archie. The photo looks like this: James Manning/PA Wire

Archie’s father, Paul Battersby, wants his son to continue treatment (Picture: PA)

“The only thing treatment can do is delay the inevitable,” he added.

Mr. Wise said that Archie’s parents understand that their son’s condition is very serious and his prognosis is very poor.

But he said they believe Archie “temporarily” has a “life worth living” and a “decent life in the current situation.”

Archie’s mother said on April 7 that she noticed he was unconscious with a ligature on his head and thought he might have participated in an online challenge.

It didn’t occur to me.

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