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89: The Conjoined Twins

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(WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE) The chances that conjoined twins will survive are minimal. The chances that both conjoined twins will survive surgical separation are even tinier. . . .

"Though Mary has a right to life, she has little right to be alive." –Lord Justice Alan Ward.

This is the case of Re: A (Children), EWCA Civ 254 (England and Wales Court of Appeal, Sept. 22, 2000).

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00:00 - CASE BEGINS.

02:10 - HISTORY OF CONJOINED TWINS.

05:13 - HISTORY OF SURGICAL SEPARATION.

07:39 - THE SACRIFICIAL TWIN: Re A (2000).

08:56 - NEWBORNS JODIE AND MARY.

15:07 - CAN PARENTS LET THEIR KID DIE?

24:56 - THE COURT'S ANALYSIS & HOLDING.

29:25 - CONCLUSION / UPDATE.

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