Lucy Letby

Lucy Letby is a former nurse convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others at the Countess of Chester Hospital between June 2015 and June 2016. She is currently serving 15 whole-life prison terms. She is newsworthy due to ongoing scrutiny of the investigation and trial. Recent developments include criticism of the Cheshire police investigation by David Davis, who alleges "egregious" failures and a miscarriage of justice. Concerns have also surfaced regarding a key expert witness, Prof Peter Hindmarsh, who was under investigation for fitness to practice by the medical regulator during the trial, a fact not disclosed to the police or CPS. A Netflix documentary about the case is set to air, drawing criticism from Letby's parents who cite an invasion of privacy. The Crown Prosecution Service has announced that Letby will face no new charges. The case has also raised concerns about NHS investigations into whistleblowers, with a former hospital CEO claiming they are often "sham investigations."