Former nurse Lucy Letby was found guilty of murdering seven newborns and attempting to kill seven infants at the Countess of Chester Hospital’s neonatal unit.
A public inquiry has commenced in the UK to investigate how nurse Lucy Letby managed to murder seven newborns at the Countess of Chester Hospital without detection for months.
The inquiry, ordered by the government, aims to uncover why Letby’s heinous acts went unnoticed while she worked at the hospital from 2015 to 2016. The proceedings began in Liverpool Town Hall, with Lady Justice Kathryn Thirlwall emphasizing the need to seek closure for the families affected by Letby’s actions.
Letby faces a life sentence for killing and attempting to kill infants in the hospital’s neonatal unit. The inquiry, named the Thirlwall inquiry, will focus on the hospital’s governance and response to concerns raised about Letby prior to her arrest.
With Letby seeking a new appeal, her new defence team believes there is strong evidence that she is innocent, including medical evidence and expert analysis. The inquiry will continue examining the circumstances surrounding the case, including the NHS’s response and staff conduct.
Although Letby was convicted last year, her denial of harming any child and the rejection of her appeal have sparked debates on the evidence presented. The inquiry is set to continue until the end of the year, with Thirlwall presenting a report at its conclusion.
