'It's murder!': Protesters demand doctors keep Charlie Gard's life support machine on
Protesters have gathered outside Buckingham Palace in a last-ditch attempt to reverse the decision to have life support turned off for a critically ill 10-month-old.
In April, Chris Gard and Connie Yates, from west London, lost their battle to take their son Charlie to the United States for experimental treatment with the High Court ordering the little boy should "die with dignity."
The couple said they were "devastated" by the decision and furious campaigners gathered on Sunday to chant: "Save Charlie Gard."
Most of the protesters held up hand-painted signs, with some saying the High Court decision was "murder."
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The hospital has allowed Charlie, who suffers from a rare genetic condition, to spend a few extra days with his parents before his life support is turned off later this week.
Ms Yates and Mr Gard hoped to take the little boy to the US for the experimental treatment hoping it would extend his life, but were denied.
"Charlie we are so immensely proud of you and we hope that we have done you proud by standing by your side and never giving up despite everything we’ve had to face," Ms Yates wrote on a GoFundMe page before the court decision.
"We’ve got the money, we’ve got our passports, we’ve got the Dr who’s got the medication. All you need is the chance. We won’t give up on you because you have a rare disease, it’s not your fault, you shouldn’t have to die, I’m sorry this has happened to you, I wish I could take your place.
"We love you! We will fight for you until the very end and we’ll pray that we’ll get to hold your warm hand forever."
On Sunday, Pope Francis gave a statement from the Vatican saying he hoped Charlie's parents would be allowed to "care for their child until the end."
