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Jeremy Hunt says Lucy Letby’s case must be urgently re-examined

Former health secretary says victims’ families ‘deserve the truth’

The Independent UK

Lucy Letby case must be 'urgently re-examined', Jeremy Hunt says

The former health secretary called for the Criminal Cases Review Commission to ‘speed up their normally painfully slow process’

Evening Standard

Key witness in Lucy Letby trial claims campaigner 'turned on' by killer neonatal nurse in uniform

A defender of Lucy Letby was motivated by a sexual attraction to "pretty young blonde females", a key witness who was central to her conviction has suggested.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian view on the Letby case: justice cannot be immune from scrutiny or doubt

Editorial: Even in the most harrowing cases, a fair society must allow for review, and the possibility of judicial error

The Guardian - UK

Politicians, lawyers and doctors express concern over use of expert witnesses in English courts

Questions raised about potential miscarriages of justice after use of such experts criticised in Lucy Letby and Post Office Horizon cases

The Guardian - UK

Lucy Letby inquiry will release findings in early 2026, months later than planned

Lady Justice Thirlwall previously said she hoped to publish report in November into murder of babies at Countess of Chester hospital

The Guardian - UK

Letby inquiry publication date pushed back to ‘early 2026’

Lady Justice Thirlwall had previously announced she hoped her findings from the public inquiry would be released in November.

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The convictions of Lucy Letby: should they be overturned?

When the former nurse was found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others, a 1980s research paper was key to the prosecution’s case. But the author of the paper himself believes there has been a miscarriage of justice – and so too do other doctors

The Guardian - UK

Explosive memo raises fresh doubts over Lucy Letby’s conviction after doctor’s ‘red-handed’ claim disputed

The previously undisclosed document could significantly bolster her legal team’s efforts to overturn her convictions

Evening Standard

Secret email shakes Lucy Letby case and questions guilty verdict

The case against Lucy Letby — the nurse convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill seven more

The Fashion Central

‘No Stone Unturned’: Police Chief Blasts Lucy Letby Supporters in Fiery Statement Against Baby Killer

The senior officer who led the Lucy Letby investigation has hit out at the growing number of supporters who continue to question her guilt.

The Fashion Central

Letby barrister: Fresh evidence will completely demolish case against her

Letby is serving 15 whole-life orders after she was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others.

Evening Standard

M5: Body found on motorway prompting full road closure

West Midlands Police are at the scene of two incidents and closed the area of the M5

The Independent UK

Lucy Letby’s lawyer delivers medical reports he claims ‘totally undermine’ case against serial killer nurse

Victim’s families have described a report from a panel of experts as ‘full of analytical holes’ and a ‘rehash’ of her defence case

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The Independent UK

Lucy Letby: Expert panel’s findings on babies featured in murder trial

Case summaries have now been released for all 17 babies involved

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‘Just get the bins gone’: Fed-up Birmingham residents say cat-sized rats and revolting rubbish is new normal

Locals seeing no end to weeks-long dispute fork out hundreds of pounds for private rubbish removal as 17,000 tonnes of waste remains uncollected and a major incident is declared

Evening Standard

Lucy Letby barrister to hand over ‘fresh’ evidence to Criminal Cases Review Commission

Lucy Letby, 35, from Hereford, is serving 15 whole-life orders after she was convicted across two trials at Manchester Crown Court

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Letby barrister to hand over ‘fresh’ evidence to CCRC

Mark McDonald will visit the Birmingham offices of the Criminal Cases Review Commission.

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The Independent UK

Lucy Letby barrister promises to hand over ‘fresh’ evidence in freedom bid

Letby lost two bids last year to challenge her convictions at the Court of Appeal

The Guardian - UK

Evidence used to convict Lucy Letby is flawed, leading experts say

Former neonatal nurse’s legal team to hand over 86-page report which they say casts ‘serious doubt’ on guilty verdict

Evening Standard

Suspended children’s surgeon: Review to look at care of almost 800 patients

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said the surgeon is co-operating with the review and it is not naming them for legal reasons.

Evening Standard

Lucy Letby public inquiry will not be paused – Lady Justice Thirlwall

The Thirlwall Inquiry has been examining how the former neonatal nurse was able to murder or attack 14 babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

The Guardian - UK

Lucy Letby inquiry chair rejects calls to pause investigation

Lawyers for jailed nurse had argued there was ‘overwhelming’ evidence undermining guilty verdicts

The Fashion Central

Bombshell New Evidence Could Overturn Nurse Lucy Letby’s Convictions for Baby Murders

Bombshell New Evidence Could Overturn UK Nurse Lucy Letby’s Convictions for Baby Murders

Evening Standard

Lucy Letby ‘continuing to try to control the narrative’, say families of victims

An international panel working for Letby’s defence said bad medical care and and natural causes were the reasons for the collapses and deaths.

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