Great Ormond Street hospital

Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is a renowned children's hospital in London. It is currently newsworthy due to revelations surrounding Prof. Peter Hindmarsh, an expert witness in the Lucy Letby trial, who was employed by GOSH. Recent reports indicate that Hindmarsh was under investigation by both GOSH and the General Medical Council (GMC) during the trial. GOSH was investigating serious concerns about Hindmarsh's medical work, and the GMC was investigating his fitness to practice, including allegations of patient harm. Neither the police nor the Crown Prosecution Service were informed of these investigations before Hindmarsh gave evidence. This raises questions about the transparency and vetting processes involved in selecting expert witnesses in high-profile cases and the potential impact on the trial's outcome. The situation highlights the importance of ensuring the credibility and integrity of expert testimony in legal proceedings.