Why it matters in the Letby case
Thirlwall is not part of the Letby criminal-appeal route. Its findings on hospital governance can feed into the public-interest discussion but the CCRC is the only statutory route to re-examine the convictions.
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.
Legal explainer
A public inquiry under the Inquiries Act 2005 examines events of public concern. It can make findings of fact about institutional conduct and recommend changes. It does not adjudicate criminal guilt and cannot itself overturn a criminal conviction.
Thirlwall is not part of the Letby criminal-appeal route. Its findings on hospital governance can feed into the public-interest discussion but the CCRC is the only statutory route to re-examine the convictions.
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