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Charlie Gard suffered from an extremely rare genetic condition

Charlie Gard dies following protracted legal battle

Tributes have been paid to Charlie Gard, the terminally-ill baby who was the subject of a bitter dispute between his parents and doctors over his treatment in the UK, after his death.

Charlie Gard • 28 Jul 17

Baby Charlie Gard was diagnosed with a rare inherited disease

Parents of Charlie Gard denied 'final wish'

Charlie Gard's parents said they have been denied their "final wish" after a High Court judge approved a plan which will see the youngster moved to a hospice where his life support treatment will be withdrawn.

UK • 27 Jul 17

Charlie Gard's parents do not expect him to reach his first birthday

Charlie Gard unlikely to spend final days at home

A ruling on whether terminally ill baby Charlie Gard can leave Great Ormond Street Hospital and be brought home to die will be made tomorrow, a High Court judge has said in London.

World • 25 Jul 17

Charlie Gard's case has caught the attention of both Pope Francis and US President Donald Trump

Charlie Gard's parents withdraw treatment challenge

The parents of terminally ill baby Charlie Gard have ended their legal fight over his treatment.

UK • 24 Jul 17

Charlie Gard's parents are fighting a legal battle to send him to the US to undergo experimental therapy

US doctor in London to examine baby Charlie Gard

A US doctor who has offered to treat critically ill British baby Charlie Gard has attended a meeting at Great Ormond Street Hospital, to help decide whether the 11-month-old will go to the US for treatment.

World • 17 Jul 17

Charlie Gard's parents want to bring him to the US for treatment

Parents of terminally-ill baby walk out of court

The parents of a terminally ill baby have arrived at the High Court in London hoping "the courts will finally rule in favour of us seeking treatment elsewhere".

UK • 13 Jul 17

Baby Charlie Gard's parents Chris Gard and Connie Yates want him to be taken to the US for experimental treatment

UK judge to hold full hearing in Charlie Gard case

A British judge has said he will hold a full hearing on Thursday in the case of an 11-month-old boy whose medical treatment has made international headlines.

UK • 10 Jul 17

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