Lucy Letby public inquiry report findings to be published after repeated delays – latest updates
Summary
The public inquiry into how nurse Lucy Letby was able to kill babies at a hospital is set to publish its findings soon after several delays. The inquiry focused on hospital staff actions and management, not Letby's guilt, while her convictions and appeals remain under review.Key Facts
- Lucy Letby, a nurse, was convicted in 2023 of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven more at the Countess of Chester Hospital’s neonatal unit during 2015–2016.
- She received 15 whole-life prison sentences and was twice denied permission to appeal her convictions in 2024.
- A public inquiry, led by Lady Justice Thirlwall since September 2023, examined hospital staff conduct and management, not Letby’s guilt or motives.
- The inquiry looked at whether hospital managers should have acted sooner on suspicions and how well NHS systems worked in this case.
- The inquiry aims to provide answers to victims’ families and improve future hospital safety.
- Two experts who supported Letby’s defense with reports doubting some convictions withdrew from her legal team shortly before the inquiry report was published.
- The experts questioned whether two babies were poisoned but could not support all the defense arguments used in court.
- Inquests into the deaths of the babies will be held in May 2027.
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