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Dr Elizabeth Newby, consultant paediatrician, gave extensive Thirlwall Inquiry evidence on the consultants’ 2016 escalation and on the specific sequence that led to her being required to sign an apology letter to Letby.
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.
Dr Elizabeth Newby, consultant paediatrician, gave extensive Thirlwall Inquiry evidence on the consultants' 2016 escalation, the 'apology letter' sequence, and the specific meetings at which executives treated the consultants' concerns as an HR issue rather than a patient-safety issue.
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Dr Elizabeth Newby, consultant paediatrician, gave extensive Thirlwall Inquiry evidence on the consultants’ 2016 escalation and on the specific sequence that led to her being required to sign an apology letter to Letby.