Join ARU SAFAF to examine the tension between parental autonomy, ethical or religious beliefs, and the state’s responsibility to safeguard children. It considers when a parent’s right to make medical decisions should be respected, when a child’s best interests must override those wishes, and how doctors and courts should respond when treatment is refused. Participants will explore real-world dilemmas, potential legal consequences, and the broader moral questions surrounding consent, protection, and family rights.