Quote Originally Posted by Fisherking View Post
All of this just seems to point to bureaucratic arrogance or deep seated insecurity on the part of the NHS. I am at a loss for logical explanation other than that.

Government “experts” testifying to government positions should not inspire confidence in anyone. They take the position that preserves their jobs and personal wellbeing.
Do you believe that government review tends to arbitrarily find in favor of whatever the state is doing? That's doubtful, and a distinct issue here.

Finding out whether the NHS/courts are being arbitrary here depends on knowing what the law says, and how it has been applied and invoked elsewhere. Facially, the Charlie Gard case suggests the process is consistent at least - but perhaps you would say it has to do with bureaucratic bias by the same token.

Or maybe you have a more general concern with accountability in the framework? (Just because juries are made up of private citizens does not mean they are appropriate for decision-making.)

We'll take a look later.