Summary
A public inquiry called the Thirlwall Inquiry will publish its findings on how nurse Lucy Letby was able to harm and kill babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital between 2015 and 2016. The inquiry looked at how the hospital managed warnings about Letby, but did not focus on her guilt, which has already been proven in court.Key Facts
- Lucy Letby, a nurse, was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others.
- The inquiry investigated hospital actions and whether earlier intervention could have saved babies.
- Letby was moved to administrative work in July 2016 after concerns were raised by hospital doctors.
- The inquiry involved six months of evidence and cost more than £18.5 million.
- It is expected to find serious failures in hospital safety and recommend NHS changes.
- The Criminal Cases Review Commission is reviewing Letby’s case after new expert reports were submitted by her defense lawyer.
- Two experts recently left Letby’s defense team, citing concerns about inconsistent evidence.
- Three former senior hospital staff were arrested in July 2025 over possible gross negligence manslaughter related to the case.
- The inquiry’s report was delayed multiple times and may affect when inquests into the babies’ deaths are held.
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