London - The parents of terminally ill
baby Charlie Gard will return to the London High Court on
Tuesday for a hearing to decide whether their son should have
his life support withdrawn at home or in hospital, the Daily
Mail newspaper reported on its website.
The 11-month-old baby suffers from an extremely rare genetic
condition causing progressive brain damage and muscle weakness,
and his parents' long struggle to save him has drawn an
international outpouring of sympathy.
Chris Gard and Connie Yates on Monday gave up their legal
battle to prolong his life, saying Charlie's condition had
deteriorated too far for any possible recovery.
The new hearing is due to take place at 1300 GMT, according
to a court listing. A judicial office spokesman said he did not
know what the hearing was about.
A spokeswoman for Great Ormond Street Hospital, where
Charlie is being treated, was not immediately able to provide
details.
Charlie's plight has been the subject of a bitter dispute
between his parents and the hospital.
The parents had wanted him to go to the United States to
undergo an experimental treatment they believed had a chance of
helping him.
But the Great Ormond Street doctors said it would not
benefit him and would prolong his suffering.
The case drew comment from U.S. President Donald Trump, who
tweeted on July 3 that "we would be delighted" to help Charlie,
and from Pope Francis, who called for the parents to be allowed
to do everything possible to treat their child.