Judge Rules Public Inquiry Into Lucy Letby Case Will Continue

Lady Justice Thirlwall rejects requests to pause the inquiry, emphasizing its focus on hospital failures rather than Letby’s convictions.

Lucy Letby’s legal team and hospital executives requested a pause in the inquiry, citing ongoing appeals and claims of new evidence undermining her convictions.
Lady Justice Thirlwall ruled against the request, stating that the inquiry is focused on hospital staff and systemic failures, not Letby’s guilt or innocence.
The inquiry has concluded public hearings and will publish its findings in November 2025, with potential criticism of hospital executives and staff for safeguarding failures.
Letby’s legal team has submitted new evidence to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), which is reviewing the case but has not provided a timeline for its decision.
Families of the victims argue that the appeals are attempts to deflect accountability and emphasize the importance of the inquiry’s recommendations to prevent future tragedies.