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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
Legal milestone

Sentenced to whole life order

Letby becomes only the fourth woman in UK history to receive a whole life order, meaning she will never be eligible for parole.

Source: Sentencing remarks, Mr Justice Goss

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