Why Letby case is under more scrutiny than ever

The case of Lucy Letby is at an unusual stage. Officially, nothing has changed since August 2023 when the neonatal nurse became the most prolific child serial killer in British legal history. But doubts over her guilt have been gaining traction thanks to her new legal team and high-profile supporters, including the Tory MP Sir … Read more

Letby barrister to hand over ‘fresh evidence’

The barrister representing convicted child serial killer Lucy Letby has said he will hand over “fresh” medical evidence to the body responsible for investigating alleged miscarriages of justice. The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) is reviewing an application by Letby’s legal team. Mark McDonald said he would travel to the CCRC’s offices to hand over … Read more

What do other experts say about the case?

Dr Dewi Evans – who was the prosecution’s main medical expert – rejected the suggestion that Dr Lee’s 1989 paper had been a critical part of the case against Letby. Speaking before a summary of the panel’s findings were published, Dr Evans told the Sunday Times the research was “not a major factor in the … Read more

Could Letby appeal her convictions again?

Letby’s two previous failed attempts to appeal mean she cannot simply lodge another. Instead, her defence team are attempting to use another route to get a judge to re-examine the case. They have submitted an application to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), an independent public body which examines potential miscarriages of justice. The CCRC … Read more

China’s strategic ties with Pakistan make it key factor in regional security: Shashi Tharoor in US | Video

Washington: During an interaction with policy thinkers and young professionals in the United States, Congress Member of Parliament (MP) Shashi Tharoor emphasised the strategic complexities India faces in its neighbourhood, particularly highlighting China’s significant influence over Pakistan. Citing publicly available data, Tharoor pointed out that 81 per cent of Pakistan’s offensive military equipment originates from China, underlining … Read more