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CCRC Reviews Lucy Letby Appeal, Evidence-Based and Unpressured

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 4:40 PM UTC · How we work

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CCRC Reviews Letby Appeal

The Criminal Cases Review Commission is reviewing Lucy Letby's appeal application.
CCRC chair Vera Baird said the review will be evidence-based and free from pressure.
The Thirlwall public inquiry called Letby untrustworthy and callous, without ruling on guilt.
Barrister Mark McDonald says the case will be referred to the appeal court within six months.
A documentary alleges insulin and glucose results were hidden from the jury, supporting appeal arguments.

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Thirlwall Recommends CCTV

The inquiry recommended mandatory CCTV on all neonatal cots and incubators, proposed by Lady Justice Thirlwall.
It also called for a new barring system for NHS managers and stricter checks on inter-trust moves.
Operation Duet is investigating possible corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
The government accepted recommendations on insulin access controls and a harmonised NHS IT system.

History

Historical Context

The 1998 Bristol Royal Infirmary Inquiry, chaired by Professor Ian Kennedy, examined paediatric cardiac surgery from 1984-1995 after 170 children died that could have survived elsewhere. Its 2001 report exposed staff shortages, an ‘old-boy’ culture and poor governance, prompting the Department of Health to overhaul NHS clinical oversight. The inquiry’s legacy shapes today’s calls for transparent NHS management.

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CCRC Reviews Letby Appeal

The Criminal Cases Review Commission is reviewing Lucy Letby's appeal application.
CCRC chair Vera Baird said the review will be evidence-based and free from pressure.
The Thirlwall public inquiry called Letby untrustworthy and callous, without ruling on guilt.
Barrister Mark McDonald says the case will be referred to the appeal court within six months.
A documentary alleges insulin and glucose results were hidden from the jury, supporting appeal arguments.

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