December 31, 2023: In a significant development in the case of nurse Lucy Letby, who was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill six others, a public inquiry has named four former executives of the Countess of Chester Hospital as core participants. This inquiry, set to begin hearings next year, will delve into the circumstances and oversight failures that allowed these crimes to occur. The involvement of former hospital trust executives, including Tony Chambers, Ian Harvey, Alison Kelly, and Sue Hodkinson, underscores the inquiry’s comprehensive approach to understanding both the individual actions and systemic issues at play. For more detailed information on this inquiry and the roles of these core participants, please refer to Phil McCann’s report on BBC News.
Lucy Letby public inquiry names hospital bosses as core participants (bbc.com)
