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Lucy Letby case expert witness was under fitness to practise investigation during trial

The Guardian - World NewsEN 8 min read 100% complete by Felicity Lawrence and David ConnMarch 3, 2026 at 08:30 AM
Lucy Letby case expert witness was under fitness to practise investigation during trial
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During Lucy Letby's trial for the murder of babies, a key prosecution expert witness, Prof Peter Hindmarsh, was under investigation by the General Medical Council (GMC) due to concerns about his fitness to practice, including potential harm to patients. The GMC investigation began the same day Hindmarsh first testified in late 2022 and continued during his second testimony three months later. Great Ormond Street Hospital reported Hindmarsh to the GMC following an investigation by University College London Hospitals. The jury was not informed of the investigation, despite a medical tribunal acknowledging the allegations could impact his ability as an expert witness. Hindmarsh later removed himself from the GMC register, ending the investigation without a formal finding. Letby was convicted of murder and attempted murder, but maintains her innocence.

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The Guardian 30% Court of Appeal 40% Countess of Chester hospital 50% Great Ormond Street hospital 50% University College London hospitals trust (UCLH) 60% Crown Prosecution Service 60% General Medical Council (GMC) ×780% Peter Hindmarsh ×1090% Lucy Letby ×690%

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fitness to practise 80% expert witness 70% insulin poisoning 60% gmc investigation 50% medical regulator 50% lucy letby trial 40%

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