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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.

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Lucy Letby was convicted of seven counts of murder and six of attempted murder (Photo: PA)
Members of the media work near a large screen showing a picture of convicted hospital nurse Lucy Letby, ahead of her sentencing, outside the Manchester Crown Court, in Manchester, Britain, August 21, 2023. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo
Members of the media work near a large screen showing a picture of convicted hospital nurse Lucy Letby, ahead of her sentencing, outside the Manchester Crown Court, in Manchester, Britain, August 21, 2023. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo

Overview

  • 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.