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Tim Annett the Solicitor representing the family of Luke Winston Jones spoke out today following the media coverage of the announcement by Alder Hey Children's Hospital who are caring for nine-month-old Luke who have said they may have to go to court for a decision over whether to keep on treating him. Luke Winston-Jones from Holyhead, Anglesey, has been in hospital most of his life with Edwards Syndrome a rare genetic disorder.

Tim Annett of Alexander Harris who is the family's solicitor said this morning: "This is a very difficult time for Luke's family and in particular his mother Ruth who has fought hard since his birth to ensure that he has and will continue to receive the best treatment available. Understandably she wants to make the most of the time she has with him. She doesn't feel that it is Luke's time and he therefore deserves every chance at life."

"Cases such as this raise many difficult questions for doctors and parents, and where there is a disagreement the court has to decide what the child's best interests are. The starting point is a very strong presumption in favour of a course of action, which will prolong life, but in rare cases the court will authorise doctors to withdraw or withhold life-saving treatment against the parents' wishes. Preparations are now being made for a hearing before a High Court Judge to consider Luke's best interests, and a date for the hearing may be set later today."

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The family of Luke Winston-Jones have set up a support group online to receive the many messages of help and support they are getting. Ruth, Luke's mum would like to thank everyone who has taken the time and trouble to have contacted them, many from overseas, with such touching words of support. The website can be reached at www.lukewinston-jonessupportgroup.co.uk

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