Lucy Letby Inquiry Faces Calls for Suspension Over New Evidence
Lawyers and former hospital executives argue that the inquiry's findings may be undermined by emerging expert challenges to Letby's convictions.
- The Thirlwall Inquiry is in its final stages, but lawyers for Lucy Letby and former Countess of Chester Hospital executives have requested a suspension citing new evidence from medical experts.
- An international panel of 16 medical experts claims natural causes and poor medical care may explain the baby deaths, casting doubt on Letby's convictions for murder and attempted murder.
- The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) is reviewing this new evidence, which could potentially lead to the overturning of Letby's convictions in the Court of Appeal.
- Cheshire Constabulary has expanded its investigation into the hospital to include gross negligence manslaughter by individuals alongside existing corporate manslaughter charges.
- Protests and public figures, including MP David Davis, have voiced support for Letby, while families of victims and other stakeholders urge accountability and completion of the inquiry.