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Child serial killer Lucy Letby to bring further conviction appeal bid next month
Judges will consider the case at a hearing on October 24, according to court listings.
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Child serial killer Lucy Letby is set to pursue a challenge against her most recent conviction at the Court of Appeal next month.
Judges will consider the case at a hearing on October 24, according to court listings.
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R -v- Letby - Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
Neutral Citation Number: [2024] EWCA Crim 1278Case No: 202402750 B4 In the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)On appeal from the Crown Court at Manchester 24 October 2024 Before: Lord Justice William Davis Lord Justice Jeremy Baker andMrs Justice McGowan Between: R -v- Lucy Letby
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The whole Appeal hearing:
Selected quotes from the link:
From 1.16.19:
NICHOLAS JOHNSON KC: Another part of the context was that in the retrial Lucy Letby could have called medical evidence in the retrial, to establish that she was not guilty of the 14 offences of which she had been convicted. By the time the retrial started, nine months had passed since the convictions, and yet she chose not to call that evidence. She could have called it, she chose not to. And so it follows that the learned judge, we submit, was ruling on an application to stay knowing that this applicant wasn’t even raising an evidential issue backed up with evidence, concerning her convictions.
LORD JUSTICE WILLIAM DAVIS: Well, I assume he knew that when she was to give evidence she was to say ‘I did not commit any of these crimes’.
NICHOLAS JOHNSON KC: Absolutely My Lord.
LORD JUSTICE WILLIAM DAVIS: But your point is, that’s the only evidence she relied on to discharge the burden that was on her to demonstrate she was not guilty.
NICHOLAS JOHNSON KC: Precisely My Lord, and in this context, given that the burden passes on the balance of probabilities to a defendant to disprove the convictions, any sensible dispute about the convictions necessarily, we would submit, would have had to have involved calling medical evidence.
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From 1.16.19:
NICHOLAS JOHNSON KC: Another part of the context was that in the retrial Lucy Letby could have called medical evidence in the retrial, to establish that she was not guilty of the 14 offences of which she had been convicted. By the time the retrial started, nine months had passed since the convictions, and yet she chose not to call that evidence. She could have called it, she chose not to. And so it follows that the learned judge, we submit, was ruling on an application to stay knowing that this applicant wasn’t even raising an evidential issue backed up with evidence, concerning her convictions.
LORD JUSTICE WILLIAM DAVIS: Well, I assume he knew that when she was to give evidence she was to say ‘I did not commit any of these crimes’.
NICHOLAS JOHNSON KC: Absolutely My Lord.
LORD JUSTICE WILLIAM DAVIS: But your point is, that’s the only evidence she relied on to discharge the burden that was on her to demonstrate she was not guilty.
NICHOLAS JOHNSON KC: Precisely My Lord, and in this context, given that the burden passes on the balance of probabilities to a defendant to disprove the convictions, any sensible dispute about the convictions necessarily, we would submit, would have had to have involved calling medical evidence.
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Cheshire Police said tonight: ‘We can confirm that, following agreement, Lucy Letby has recently been interviewed in prison under caution in relation to the ongoing investigation into baby deaths and non-fatal collapses at the Countess of Chester Hospital and the Liverpool Women’s Hospital. Further updates will follow.’
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Dr Rachel Lambie, who worked as a registrar at the Countess, has also told the hearings, before Lady Justice Thirlwall, that around a fortnight before Baby A died another ‘very, very unusual event’ occurred on the ward.
Although she didn’t go into details, the doctor confirmed she has since given a statement to detectives about the incident.
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According to the BBC, babies suffered potentially life-threatening incidents on almost a third of the 33 shifts she worked while training at the Liverpool Trust.
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Dr Rachel Lambie, who worked as a registrar at the Countess, has also told the hearings, before Lady Justice Thirlwall, that around a fortnight before Baby A died another ‘very, very unusual event’ occurred on the ward.
Although she didn’t go into details, the doctor confirmed she has since given a statement to detectives about the incident.
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According to the BBC, babies suffered potentially life-threatening incidents on almost a third of the 33 shifts she worked while training at the Liverpool Trust.
Lucy Letby quizzed over MORE baby murders
The killer nurse was quizzed under caution over unexpected deaths and collapses of infants at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
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Article dated 2nd July 2025 -
"In a statement, a CPS spokesman said: “We can confirm that we have received a full file of evidence from Cheshire Constabulary asking us to consider further allegations in relation to deaths and non-fatal collapses of babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital and Liverpool Women’s Hospital.
“We will now carefully consider the evidence to determine whether any further criminal charges should be brought.
“As always, we will make that decision independently, based on the evidence and in line with our legal test.”
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It has been reported consideration of any new charges will involve the Government’s most senior lawyers, including Stephen Parkinson, the director of public prosecutions, and Attorney General Lord Hermer KC."
"In a statement, a CPS spokesman said: “We can confirm that we have received a full file of evidence from Cheshire Constabulary asking us to consider further allegations in relation to deaths and non-fatal collapses of babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital and Liverpool Women’s Hospital.
“We will now carefully consider the evidence to determine whether any further criminal charges should be brought.
“As always, we will make that decision independently, based on the evidence and in line with our legal test.”
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It has been reported consideration of any new charges will involve the Government’s most senior lawyers, including Stephen Parkinson, the director of public prosecutions, and Attorney General Lord Hermer KC."
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Article dated 3rd December 2025 -
"Detectives have interviewed Lucy Letby in prison over the alleged murders of more babies.
The killer nurse was quizzed under caution over unexpected deaths and collapses of infants at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
And she was also questioned – for what is believed to be the first time – about cases at Liverpool Women’s Hospital, where she trained as a student.
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Sources have told the Mail that any charges, if they are brought, won’t be laid until ‘well into the New Year’.
Cheshire Police said tonight: ‘We can confirm that, following agreement, Lucy Letby has recently been interviewed in prison under caution in relation to the ongoing investigation into baby deaths and non-fatal collapses at the Countess of Chester Hospital and the Liverpool Women’s Hospital. Further updates will follow.’ Police would not say exactly when the interview took place or how many specific cases Letby – one of only four women sentenced to a whole-life term in UK legal history – was questioned about.
She is currently incarcerated in HMP Bronzefield, in Ashford, Surrey, which caters for category A women prisoners. The interview was pre-arranged and her legal representative was present."
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It is understood Letby was not formally arrested and voluntarily agreed to take part in the recent interview.
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...e-jail-Chester-killed-newborns-Liverpool.html
"Detectives have interviewed Lucy Letby in prison over the alleged murders of more babies.
The killer nurse was quizzed under caution over unexpected deaths and collapses of infants at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
And she was also questioned – for what is believed to be the first time – about cases at Liverpool Women’s Hospital, where she trained as a student.
[...]
Sources have told the Mail that any charges, if they are brought, won’t be laid until ‘well into the New Year’.
Cheshire Police said tonight: ‘We can confirm that, following agreement, Lucy Letby has recently been interviewed in prison under caution in relation to the ongoing investigation into baby deaths and non-fatal collapses at the Countess of Chester Hospital and the Liverpool Women’s Hospital. Further updates will follow.’ Police would not say exactly when the interview took place or how many specific cases Letby – one of only four women sentenced to a whole-life term in UK legal history – was questioned about.
She is currently incarcerated in HMP Bronzefield, in Ashford, Surrey, which caters for category A women prisoners. The interview was pre-arranged and her legal representative was present."
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It is understood Letby was not formally arrested and voluntarily agreed to take part in the recent interview.
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...e-jail-Chester-killed-newborns-Liverpool.html
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Chair’s statement on Lucy Letby application review
Published:13 February 2026
Lucy Letby – application timeline
There has been much discussion in the press and on social media about Lucy Letby’s application to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC).
To limit possible misunderstandings about the time spent so far reviewing Ms Letby’s convictions, we wish to make it clear that while we received a preliminary application on behalf of Ms Letby in early February 2025, additional material has been sent to us throughout the year since then.
| 3 February 2025 | Preliminary application received |
| 13 February 2025 | CCRC requests legal waiver of privilege, which would allow access to defence files |
| 31 March 2025 | Experts’ reports received (no submissions received) |
| 15 April 2025 | Further experts’ reports received (no submissions received) |
| 2 May 2025 | Main submissions received |
| 15 August 2025 | Further expert report received on a new topic (no submissions received) |
| 2 September 2025 | Advised that further submissions would follow on the last expert report and on an additional new topic |
| 8 October 2025 | Further submissions received (but not on either of the topics referred to on 2 September) |
| 11 December 2025 | Waiver of privilege and defence material received |
| 21 January 2026 | Further submissions and expert reports received |
It is not for the CCRC to determine innocence or guilt in a case; that’s a matter for the courts.
It is for the CCRC to find, investigate and if appropriate, refer potential miscarriages of justice to the appellate courts when new evidence or new argument means there is a real possibility that a conviction will not be upheld, or a sentence reduced.
We make impartial, evidence-based decisions. We do not make decisions on the basis of external pressure from anyone.
Chair’s statement on Lucy Letby application review - Criminal Cases Review Commission
Lucy Letby – application timeline There has been much discussion in the press and on social media about Lucy Letby’s
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20 January 2026
Press Release CPS
Frank Ferguson, Head of the Crown Prosecution Service’s Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division, said: “We received a file of evidence from Cheshire Constabulary in July 2025 asking us to consider further allegations against Lucy Letby, 36, relating to deaths and non-fatal collapses of babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital and Liverpool Women’s Hospital.
“Following a thorough review of that evidence, we have decided that no criminal charges should be brought in respect of those further allegations.
“The Crown Prosecution Service considered offences of murder and attempted murder in respect of two infants who died and attempted murder in respect of seven infants who survived.
“We concluded that the evidential test was not met in any of those cases.
“As always, this decision was made independently, based on the evidence and in line with our legal test.
“The CPS has written to the families involved and will offer meetings to explain our decision-making in further detail. Our thoughts remain with them.”
Press Release CPS
Frank Ferguson, Head of the Crown Prosecution Service’s Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division, said: “We received a file of evidence from Cheshire Constabulary in July 2025 asking us to consider further allegations against Lucy Letby, 36, relating to deaths and non-fatal collapses of babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital and Liverpool Women’s Hospital.
“Following a thorough review of that evidence, we have decided that no criminal charges should be brought in respect of those further allegations.
“The Crown Prosecution Service considered offences of murder and attempted murder in respect of two infants who died and attempted murder in respect of seven infants who survived.
“We concluded that the evidential test was not met in any of those cases.
“As always, this decision was made independently, based on the evidence and in line with our legal test.
“The CPS has written to the families involved and will offer meetings to explain our decision-making in further detail. Our thoughts remain with them.”
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(From 20 January 2026)
Today (Tuesday 20th January, 2026) the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced that it will not be charging Lucy Letby with any further offences after reviewing files of evidence that Cheshire Constabulary submitted in July 2025.
This is not the outcome that we had anticipated throughout our investigation; we were confident that we held enough evidence to take to the CPS. We submitted files for charging decisions in relation to nine babies – for consideration of nine offences of attempted murder and two of murder.
We believed the evidence submitted met the CPS charging standard. The CPS did not agree and despite our representations we must respect the decision that has been made.
There will be some who will feel that this is news worth celebrating. We do not share this view and would ask that people respect the privacy and feelings of the families involved.
We are deeply grateful to the experts and witnesses who have contributed to this investigation. Their input has been invaluable in answering many difficult questions on behalf of the families.
Today’s announcement does not affect or undermine the convictions of Lucy Letby for multiple murders and attempted murders of premature babies following an extensive investigation and two criminal trials, including one of the longest running murder trials in British criminal history and two unsuccessful appeals.
This decision by the CPS will have no impact on Operation Duet – our ongoing investigation into corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter at the Countess of Chester Hospital. These remain separate investigations.
Our thoughts remain with the families affected by this.
Today (Tuesday 20th January, 2026) the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced that it will not be charging Lucy Letby with any further offences after reviewing files of evidence that Cheshire Constabulary submitted in July 2025.
This is not the outcome that we had anticipated throughout our investigation; we were confident that we held enough evidence to take to the CPS. We submitted files for charging decisions in relation to nine babies – for consideration of nine offences of attempted murder and two of murder.
We believed the evidence submitted met the CPS charging standard. The CPS did not agree and despite our representations we must respect the decision that has been made.
There will be some who will feel that this is news worth celebrating. We do not share this view and would ask that people respect the privacy and feelings of the families involved.
We are deeply grateful to the experts and witnesses who have contributed to this investigation. Their input has been invaluable in answering many difficult questions on behalf of the families.
Today’s announcement does not affect or undermine the convictions of Lucy Letby for multiple murders and attempted murders of premature babies following an extensive investigation and two criminal trials, including one of the longest running murder trials in British criminal history and two unsuccessful appeals.
This decision by the CPS will have no impact on Operation Duet – our ongoing investigation into corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter at the Countess of Chester Hospital. These remain separate investigations.
Our thoughts remain with the families affected by this.
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(From 20 January 2026)
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Solicitor Tamlin Bolton, from the law firm representing families of babies Letby was convicted of harming or killing, said her crimes have had a lifelong impact.
Bolton, from Irwin Mitchell, said: "Those families we represent continue to be affected by Letby's crimes which she was tried over and convicted of in a court of law.
"The impact of her actions can never be underestimated and will have a life-long effect on our clients.
"There may well be other families upset at today's decision.
"It's important that families with serious concerns about what happened to their babies are now supported so they can receive the answers they deserve."
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Solicitor Tamlin Bolton, from the law firm representing families of babies Letby was convicted of harming or killing, said her crimes have had a lifelong impact.
Bolton, from Irwin Mitchell, said: "Those families we represent continue to be affected by Letby's crimes which she was tried over and convicted of in a court of law.
"The impact of her actions can never be underestimated and will have a life-long effect on our clients.
"There may well be other families upset at today's decision.
"It's important that families with serious concerns about what happened to their babies are now supported so they can receive the answers they deserve."
Lucy Letby will not face further criminal charges
Former nurse Lucy Letby is serving 15 whole-life terms for murder and attempted murder.
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(From 4 February 2026)
The inquests into the deaths of five babies murdered by the nurse Lucy Letby at The Countess of Chester Hospital have been opened and adjourned.
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They were identified during Letby's trial as babies C, E, I, O and P.
The inquest into a 6th baby - a girl known as Baby D - was suspended when the criminal investigation began, but was also re-opened and adjourned today.
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But it was said that Baby A's family did not want his inquest re-opened.
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Letby has been granted interested person status in the inquests and is represented by her barrister Mark McDonald.
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The inquests are due to resume between September 14 and 25 this year.
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The inquests into the deaths of five babies murdered by the nurse Lucy Letby at The Countess of Chester Hospital have been opened and adjourned.
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They were identified during Letby's trial as babies C, E, I, O and P.
The inquest into a 6th baby - a girl known as Baby D - was suspended when the criminal investigation began, but was also re-opened and adjourned today.
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But it was said that Baby A's family did not want his inquest re-opened.
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Letby has been granted interested person status in the inquests and is represented by her barrister Mark McDonald.
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The inquests are due to resume between September 14 and 25 this year.
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Inquests open into deaths of babies killed by Lucy Letby
The five babies were murdered at the Countess of Chester Hospital between 2015 and 2016.
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(Article dated 20 February 2026, by Liz Hull, Northern Correspondent)
New medical research has been published which casts serious doubt on claims of an expert panel that child killer Lucy Letby is innocent and the victim of a miscarriage of justice, the Daily Mail has learned.
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Prof Lee told journalists that his own research into air embolism - air bubbles in the blood – which was the method Letby used to kill - had been misinterpreted by the prosecution at her trial.
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But, the Daily Mail can reveal, new research published by a neonatologist in Taiwan as recently as October appears to contradict this claim.
And at least four other papers on air embolism, published between 1981 and the present day, have been missed, or wrongly interpreted, by Prof Lee, experts say.
The most recent paper, published in the journal Paediatrics and Neonatology last year, examines the case of a 33-week gestation premature baby boy who developed a blotchy purple and pink rash associated with air getting into their venous circulation. [...]
It is understood the paper has also been sent to the CCRC, the body investigating Letby’s case as a potential miscarriage of justice, for consideration.
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Speaking in a personal capacity, and not on behalf of his employers, Prof Clarke told the Daily Mail: ‘In my opinion it is a false dichotomy to claim that venous air embolism could never cause the arterial air embolism skin manifestations, including the supposedly specific but rare so-called ‘Lee sign’. The existence of cases in the literature is proof of this.’
The medic pointed to at least four other pieces of research into air embolism – not just the one published in October – which also appear to have been missed or misinterpreted by Prof Lee, who claims to have carried out two exhaustive reviews of the medical literature into air embolism, first in 1989, then in an updated report in 2024.
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www.dailymail.co.uk
New medical research has been published which casts serious doubt on claims of an expert panel that child killer Lucy Letby is innocent and the victim of a miscarriage of justice, the Daily Mail has learned.
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Prof Lee told journalists that his own research into air embolism - air bubbles in the blood – which was the method Letby used to kill - had been misinterpreted by the prosecution at her trial.
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But, the Daily Mail can reveal, new research published by a neonatologist in Taiwan as recently as October appears to contradict this claim.
And at least four other papers on air embolism, published between 1981 and the present day, have been missed, or wrongly interpreted, by Prof Lee, experts say.
The most recent paper, published in the journal Paediatrics and Neonatology last year, examines the case of a 33-week gestation premature baby boy who developed a blotchy purple and pink rash associated with air getting into their venous circulation. [...]
It is understood the paper has also been sent to the CCRC, the body investigating Letby’s case as a potential miscarriage of justice, for consideration.
[...]
Speaking in a personal capacity, and not on behalf of his employers, Prof Clarke told the Daily Mail: ‘In my opinion it is a false dichotomy to claim that venous air embolism could never cause the arterial air embolism skin manifestations, including the supposedly specific but rare so-called ‘Lee sign’. The existence of cases in the literature is proof of this.’
The medic pointed to at least four other pieces of research into air embolism – not just the one published in October – which also appear to have been missed or misinterpreted by Prof Lee, who claims to have carried out two exhaustive reviews of the medical literature into air embolism, first in 1989, then in an updated report in 2024.
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New research cast doubts on evidence submitted to help free Lucy Letby
Lucy Letby's defence team say new medical evidence has been submitted to the Criminal Cases Review Commission in a bid to have her convictions quashed.
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February 2026 Update on Final Report
27 February 2026We committed in November to provide an update on the report at the end of this month. Drafting on the report is very well advanced.
As part of preparation for publication, the Inquiry will continue its business as usual, which includes uploading documents to the website, sending warning letters to those who may be subject to explicit or significant criticism, and working with publishers.
It is anticipated that it will soon be possible to provide a final draft of the report to the publishers, where the report will undergo copyediting, typesetting and proofreading, all necessary to finalise and prepare the report for publication. These are standard steps all statutory inquiries must take before publishing a report.
We will provide a further update after Easter.
February 2026 Update on Final Report | The Thirlwall Inquiry
We committed in November to provide an update on the report at the end of this month.
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