"The application has been filed and this international committee has begun its investigation," he said, indicating it could take "several years". With the inquiry under way, the committee had asked France to ensure that Lambert's care was continued, in line with the conventions on disabled rights, Triomphe said. "All the legal appeals have been exhausted and all judicial bodies, both national and European, confirm that the medical team in charge of his case has the right to halt (Lambert's) care." -"This is a great accomplishment: finally, a specialised body will be able to consider the merits of the case," Triomphe said. But it was accepted by the UN committee, which has given France six months to present its observations on the case.

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 05, 2019 14:03 UTC