The Crime Agents Lucy Letby: time for a retrial?
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Feb 4, 2026 
Sir Jeremy Hunt, former UK Health Secretary and MP, explains why he now questions the convictions in the Lucy Letby case and urges a fresh CCRC review. He discusses disputed medical evidence, expert panels challenging the original findings, concerns about prosecution strategy, and the wider impact on maternity safety and legal processes.
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Expert Panel Undermines Medical Case
- A panel of 14 leading experts re-examined 17 cases and found no evidence of murder in any of them.
- Their conclusion casts major doubt on the medical basis of the criminal convictions in the trial.
Families Raised Hospital Safety Concerns First
- Families initially raised concerns about the hospital's safety and suspected cover-up rather than immediate suspicion of a nurse.
- Those family complaints predated the criminal case and question whether systemic issues were foregrounded early on.
Use The CCRC To Re-Test Key Evidence
- The Criminal Cases Review Commission can re-examine evidence and order fresh investigations before referring to the Court of Appeal.
- The CCRC should use its power to appoint new expert reviews to test the doubts raised by the panel quickly.