Lady Justice Thirlwall has rejected requests to pause the public inquiry into Lucy Letby's actions, emphasizing that her investigation focuses on the conduct of hospital staff, not Letby herself. The inquiry examines the circumstances surrounding the deaths and collapses of infants at Countess of Chester hospital. Despite Letby’s claims of innocence and appeals citing lack of medical evidence, Thirlwall has determined that the inquiry must proceed. She received extensive testimonies from witnesses since September, and her report is expected in November. Families argue Letby’s appeals are an attempt to manipulate public perception.
"It is not the actions of Lucy Letby that I am scrutinising. It is the actions of all those who were in the hospital within the terms of reference..."
"The calls to pause the inquiry came after an international panel of experts... said there was no medical evidence she had murdered or harmed any of the infants..."
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