The legal team representing Lucy Letby, the former neonatal nurse convicted of murdering seven infants, has launched an appeal against her convictions, branding the verdict as "unsafe." The defence argues that critical expert evidence was flawed, potentially overturning one of Britain's most shocking criminal cases.
Grounds for Appeal
Letby's lawyers contend that the prosecution's reliance on medical experts was "fundamentally unreliable," particularly regarding the cause of the babies' collapses. They claim alternative explanations—such as natural causes or clinical errors—were inadequately explored during the trial.
Prosecution's Counter
The Crown Prosecution Service maintains that the convictions are sound, citing "overwhelming" circumstantial evidence linking Letby to the deaths. Prosecutors highlight her presence during all incidents and handwritten notes allegedly confessing guilt.
Public and Professional Fallout
The case has sparked nationwide scrutiny of NHS safeguarding protocols, with an independent inquiry underway. Letby, sentenced to life without parole, remains incarcerated while the Court of Appeal reviews her case—a process that could take months.
If successful, the appeal would mark a dramatic twist in a trial that has horrified the British public and medical community alike.
