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Lucy Letby Inquiry to Proceed Without Livestream

Judge cites significant risk of breaching court orders and protecting families' privacy as reasons for decision

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Lucy Letby

Overview

  • Inquiry will examine events at Countess of Chester Hospital's neonatal unit where Letby committed her crimes.
  • Public hearings will begin on September 10 at Liverpool Town Hall.
  • Families and media can apply to watch the proceedings remotely via live links.
  • Judge emphasizes the importance of open justice but rejects livestreaming to prevent the spread of conspiracy theories.
  • Letby was sentenced to 14 whole-life orders for murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six others.