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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.

Lucy Letby Facts
Management failing

HR grievance process runs against the consultants

Following the September 2016 consultants' letter demanding police involvement, the Trust runs a formal HR grievance process against the consultant paediatricians. The sequence, later documented in Thirlwall Inquiry evidence, ends with consultants being required to meet Lucy Letby and apologise for having raised patient-safety concerns. The process is led by HR Director Sue Hodkinson, HR Business Partner Karen Townsend, and Director of Corporate Affairs Stephen Cross.

Source: Thirlwall Inquiry evidence bundles; Newby, Brearey, Donnelly witness statements

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The nearest events this site records in the same category (management failing). This site records 6 events in 2016.