Wes Streeting Criticizes Campaigns Challenging Lucy Letby Convictions

The UK Health Secretary reaffirms confidence in Letby’s convictions while urging campaigners to respect legal processes.

Lucy Letby, a former nurse, is serving 15 whole-life sentences for the murder of seven babies and attempted murder of seven more at the Countess of Chester Hospital between 2015 and 2016.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting stated that campaigning for Letby’s innocence is inappropriate, emphasizing the need to follow legal channels rather than public or political efforts.
Streeting reaffirmed his belief in the fairness of Letby’s conviction unless overturned by the courts, while urging consideration for the grieving families of the victims.
A panel of 14 international medical experts recently questioned the evidence behind Letby’s convictions, suggesting the deaths may have been caused by natural factors or poor medical care.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission is reviewing Letby’s case to determine if it should be referred back to the Court of Appeal, following her previous unsuccessful appeals.