The judge seems to be very fair and balanced. He is considering everything, hence the unusual/ sometimes random line of questioning and he has to establish all relevant information.
He has to know that the doctor would be prepared to come to London as it speaks volumes about his opinion- if he'd look at Charlie, it means he's willing to actually act on the evidence he has given. If he gave evidence but would not go to London to see Charlie, that would suggest he didn't really believe there was a chance. (That, or he doesn't want to treat Charlie for various reasons.)
The description of the parents breaks my heart. Walking out of court? Shouting at the judge and interrupting? They may be going through such a traumatic time right now and clearly they are suffering.
Do they genuinely believe GOSH are mistaken, or do they just want more time with their son? I am not sure.
A week ago or so ago they just wanted to take Charlie home to die. Now that the media circus has began, they've changed what they're asking for. Was it the media circus, all the Army and the support that has fed into their heads that fighting for their sons life when he is in this condition is for the best? If the media circus had never started up, would they have accepted it?
I don't agree with what they are doing. If it were my child, the ventilator would have been turned off a long time ago. However, Charlie is not my child and I don't know what is going through their heads or what they believe.
They have been criticised a lot. Disagree with their major actions and main issue here- i.e., going back to court- but picking them apart because Chris wore sunglasses in a photo and because their 'sad faces' are not 'right' is just extremely picky and inappropriate.
As for the Charlie's Army tat- I believe the aunt, Laura, has organised this. If the parents are busy fighting for their dying son, I doubt they care if people are selling tat if it helps their cause. I imagine they have more pressing concerns.
It doesn't make the tat appropriate to sell, but bear in mind the parents may not be responsible for everything.
I can't wait for the outcome. I've been following the case for weeks now as I'm interested in the legal side, but I admit I've formed my own opinions on the ethical side as well.
I hope he's at rest soon. This is subjective, yes, but he does actually look ill now. The poor baby looks swollen, and it breaks my heart.