PP v. HSE
| PP v. HSE | |
|---|---|
| Court | Ireland's High Court |
| Full case name | P.P v. Health Service Executive |
| Decided | 26 December 2014 |
PP v. HSE refers to a High Court case in Ireland after a pregnant woman became brain dead, and it was proposed to maintain life support until the foetus was viable.
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On 27 November 2014, a woman, in the early stages of pregnancy, was admitted to hospital with headaches and nausea. Two days later, she suffered a fall and was later found to be unresponsive. On 3 December, she was declared clinically brain dead. She was 14 weeks pregnant at the time.[1] She was placed on life support against her family's wishes.
Her parents, and partner supported turning off the life support machines. Her two young children did not recognise her when they visited her, and were upset at her appearance.
On 26 December 2014, the High Court ruled that the life support machine could be turned off.[2][3][4]
See also
- Eighth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland
- Abortion in the Republic of Ireland
- A, B and C v Ireland
- Death of Savita Halappanavar
- Ms Y
- Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act 2013
