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Criminal Cases Review Commission Examines New Evidence in Lucy Letby Convictions

Fresh expert analyses and revelations challenge the safety of Letby’s convictions as calls grow for a referral to the Court of Appeal.

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Overview

  • The CCRC is reviewing a 698-page report and 23 additional expert submissions questioning the evidence used to convict Lucy Letby of murdering seven infants and attempting to murder seven more.
  • Key prosecution evidence, including shift pattern data and expert testimony, has been called into question, with critics citing statistical flaws and contradictions in witness accounts.
  • Dr. Ravi Jayaram’s testimony, pivotal in linking Letby to Baby K’s death, is contradicted by an email indicating she sought help during the baby’s deterioration.
  • Prosecution expert Dr. Dewi Evans reviewed more cases than presented at trial, with Letby absent in ten incidents, raising doubts about the reliability of his conclusions.
  • MPs and legal figures, including David Davis and Adam King, have publicly urged a retrial, citing significant concerns over potential miscarriages of justice.