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September 2026: Thirlwall Inquiry final report published (15 September) — a complete failure to protect babies, 17 recommendations, and no finding on the guilt of Lucy Letby or her convictions · CCRC review continues · inquests relisted to 2027 · Shoo Lee Panel: no medical evidence of deliberate harm.

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Prof. Clive Walker

Emeritus Professor of Criminal Justice Studies, Leeds

Criminal justice studiesLegal explanation2Expert/professional

Main contribution

Co-editor of the canonical UK academic reference works on miscarriages of justice.

Key claim

The October 2025 supplementary CCRC submissions operationalise the established miscarriage-of-justice framework.

Full biographical profile

Prof. Clive Walker — biography

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