Charlie Gard 's parents are set to face another High Court hearing - this time to decide where there terminally-ill baby will end his life.
Connie Yates and Chris Gard became embroiled in a new legal fight with Great Ormond Street hospital bosses and have until Wednesday (July 26) to come to an agreement.
The pair want their 11-month-old son to spend his last days with them at home, in Bedfont , before dying.
But doctors caring for Charlie at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London said it is not practical to provide the level of life-support treatment to Charlie at the couple's home for days.
The issues include that his ventilator would not fit through their front door and so they said a better plan would be for Charlie to move to a hospice.
Mr Justice Francis analysed the dispute and said he will make a decision on Wednesday (July 26) if agreement cannot be reached.
We'll be bringing you all the latest updates as the decision unfolds.
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A summary of today's hearing
Our reporter Qasim has now left court after this afternoon’s hearing and has sent this report.
Charlie's place of death to be confidential
Judge has said there will be a public order. The only information that will remain confidential (until after Charlie’s death) will be the time and place.
Judge orders Charlie to be moved to hospice to withdraw life support unless other plan made by 12pm
Judge has ordered that it’s Charlie’s best interests to be moved to hospice and extubated unless other plans can be made before 12pm tomorrow.
Judge tells court if no arrangement is made by 12pm tomorrow - an order for Charlie Gard to go to hospice where life support will be withdrawn within a few hours
Distressed mum cries 'What if it was your child' at judge
Connie is reported to have said she ‘can’t be in the same room as the judge’ and leaves saying “I hope you’re happy with yourself”.
Mum Connie snapped wearing 'Charlie' necklace
Charlie’s mother Connie, who has attended without partner Chris today, was earlier snapped wearing a heart necklace in support of her son.
Public and media asked to leave the courtroom
Private discussion which will now take place as to how long Charlie Gard will have between leaving GOSH and the withdrawal of life support at a hospice.
The judge said:
“It’s not that I don’t trust people but members of the public might report information. I would call media back in afterwards.”
Judge considering giving extra time for parties to reach decision
The judge has said he “might give parents until 12pm” on Thursday (July 27) to try to reach agreement on alternative arrangements.
Doctor called for evidence has no experience of intensive care
The doctor that Connie Yates and Chris Gard found was a private GP with no experience of intensive care, he had not found a team or a hospice.
Delays will 'compound misery' says GOSH
Fiona Paterson, speaking on behalf of GOSH, said: “Any delay compounds the misery. We don’t wish to rush this but this can’t drag on into another day.”
Judge was hoping for a consensus today
Connie Yates’ lawyer asked for another 48 hours, but the judge responded:
“I’ve gone out of my way to accommodate the parents’ wishes.
“I must consider Charlie’s best interests.”
The LBC reporter tweeted that Barrister Grant Armstrong says Connie Yates still wants to work to sort arrangements and is asking for more time for this.
Great Ormond Street 'not satisfied' with suggestions
Discussions have taken place between the doctor found by Charlie’s parents and GOSH team - GOSH is not satisfied with the arrangements as they say intensivist needed.
Court still not back in motion after one hour's break
Our reporter, Qasim, is still waiting for the case to start again.
He said:
“We were expecting to reconvene at 3pm.
“Clearly that’s not happened and we’re ready and waiting to see what had happened in the break.”
Charlie Gard 'activist' told to leave court
An activist has been asked to leave the court. This is the same man who harassed the media, witnessed by our reporter Qasim, outside the courtroom.
Court takes short break whilst awaiting evidence
The court will hear from Doctor found by Charlie’s parents
Judge hits out at claims he is decider due to NHS system
The judge told the court:
“I want to deal with nonsensical notion that this is being decided by me because of a system of socialised medicine in this country.
“It’s pure nonsense to say that this is being decided by a judge because we have a national health service in this country.”
Lawyer for Charlie's parents say enquiries have been made about care at home
Grant Armstrong QC told the court:
“A former intensive care surgeon is on his way here to give evidence.
“We think we can provide private nursing staff. Some GOSH nurses have volunteered to assist.”
Connie Yates arrives at court alone
Hearing due to start at 2pm
Our reporter, Qasim, is currently waiting outside Court 47 at the High Court, ahead of today’s hearing.
You can follow him for updates @qasimperacha
