Timely resolution essential in disputes concerning withdrawal of treatment

North West London Clinical Commissioning Group v GU (By his Litigation Friend, the Official Solicitor) [2021] EWCOP 59

The Vice President of the Court of Protection, Hayden J, has emphasised the need for disputes about what is in the best interests of the patient to be resolved in a timely fashion where the issue concerns the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment.