Critically ill Brit baby Indi Gregory granted Italian citizenship to receive life-support treatment in Rome
A CRITICALLY ill British baby who would have been allowed to die in the UK has been granted Italian citizenship so she can receive life-support treatment in Rome.
Eight-month-old Indi Gregory suffers from mitochondrial disease — a genetic condition that saps energy — and will now be treated in Italy.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni granted Indi Italian citizenship today.
Rome’s Bambino Gesu Hospital is “ready” to accept her, but legal and logistical issues mean her arrival is not imminent.
Indi’s father Dean Gregory said: “My heart fills up with joy that the Italians have given Claire and I hope and faith back in humanity.
“The Italians have shown us care and loving support and I wish the UK authorities were the same.
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“I’m very proud to say Indi has Italian citizenship and I thank the Italian government and the Italian people from the bottom of my heart.”
A High Court judge had ruled doctors could lawfully limit treatment.