A public inquiry has commenced in the UK to investigate the case of former nurse Lucy Letby, who was found guilty of murdering seven newborns at a hospital in Chester. The inquiry aims to uncover how the killings went unnoticed for months and why the hospital failed to protect the infants under Letby’s care. The Thirlwall inquiry will focus on the governance and response of the hospital, as well as the conduct of the National Health Service (NHS) and its regulators in handling concerns raised about Letby before her arrest.
Letby, who was sentenced to life without parole for her crimes, maintains her innocence and is seeking a new appeal with the help of her new defense team. The inquiry comes amidst speculation about Letby’s guilt or innocence, which has been distressing for the victims’ families. Prosecutors allege that Letby killed the infants through various means, including overfeeding them with milk and injecting them with insulin.
The inquiry, led by Lady Justice Kathryn Thirlwall, is expected to continue until the end of the year. While Thirlwall cannot make findings of civil or criminal liability, the inquiry will seek to provide answers to the families of the victims and address the failures that allowed the tragic events to occur. Letby’s case has sparked national attention and criticism of the evidence presented at her trial, highlighting the need for a thorough examination of the circumstances surrounding the murders.
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