UK Court Blocks Baby Indi’s Treatment Abroad
Eight-month-old Indi Gregory, suffering from mitochondrial disease, has been denied the chance to travel abroad for crucial treatment after the UK Court of Appeal backed a ruling against her trip. Indi’s parents, Dean Gregory and Claire Staniforth, lost their fight to overturn Mr Justice Peel’s decision, who ruled it was not in Indi’s best interest to be treated at Bambino Gesu Paediatric Hospital in Rome.
Italian Citizenship Gives Family New Hope
In a dramatic twist, Italy’s Council of Ministers granted little Indi citizenship, opening a fresh path for her treatment on home turf. Her father expressed pride and gratitude following the unexpected move. But the development raises tricky questions on UK diplomatic ties and international law, throwing the case into uncharted waters.
Legal Battle Heats Up Over Indi’s Care
- The family, backed by the Christian Legal Centre, remain hopeful Indi can get specialist help funded by Italy’s health system.
- The legal stay barring changes to Indi’s treatment at Nottingham’s Queen’s Medical Centre has expired, adding pressure on all sides.
- Claims surfaced that the hospital threatened to withdraw Indi’s treatment, despite a Compassionate Care Plan favouring parental control.
- Parents say their plea to take Indi home was denied, deepening their heartache in this painful fight.
Clash Between NHS and Family Over Indi’s Future
Italian lawyer Simone Pillon representing the family is optimistic about overcoming hurdles to get Indi to Rome. Meanwhile, the NHS Trust argues Indi’s condition is terminal, warning the new treatment offers no guarantee.
Andrea Williams, Christian Legal Centre CEO: “Transferring Indi to Italy costs taxpayers and the NHS nothing. So why is Queen’s Medical Centre blocking her transfer?”
The question on everyone’s lips: What’s really stopping baby Indi from getting a fighting chance in Italy?
