Thirlwall Inquiry into Lucy Letby Murders Continues Despite Suspension Calls

Lady Justice Thirlwall has ruled to continue the public inquiry into Lucy Letby's crimes, rejecting calls from Letby and former executives at the Countess of Chester Hospital to pause the investigation pending Letby's legal appeals. The inquiry has been examining the circumstances surrounding the deaths and non-fatal collapses of 14 babies, with a final report expected in November. Letby’s defense argues that new evidence undermines her convictions, but families of the victims have criticized these attempts as self-serving and indicative of a desire to control the narrative. They assert that the inquiry should proceed to ensure accountability and address systemic failures in hospital management. Despite Letby's claims of innocence and new evidence, legal representatives for the families emphasized that the evidence presented lacks novelty and credibility. The inquiry aims to scrutinize both Letby's actions and the hospital's response to the incidents.