Why it matters in the Letby case
The escalation pathway, the Trust response, and the consultants' subsequent role at trial are all on the public record.
May 2026: Thirlwall Inquiry report delayed to at least September 2026 · six-baby inquests relisted to 2027 · CCRC review active · Shoo Lee Panel: no medical evidence of deliberate harm.
Institutional explainer
From 2015, named consultants raised concerns about deaths and collapses on the unit. The escalation timeline is documented in the Thirlwall Inquiry record and is the subject of sustained scrutiny.
The escalation pathway, the Trust response, and the consultants' subsequent role at trial are all on the public record.
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