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Singapore yet to see UK-style test case

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Janice Tai

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Singapore has yet to have a test case of desperate parents fighting doctors in court to prolong treatment for their children, even when it may seem inhumane.
But there were two recent cases in Britain that captured the world's attention - 23-month-old Alfie Evans died in April and 11-month-old Charlie Gard died last year after the courts declared that life support should be withdrawn, both against the parents' wishes.
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