Special Report: The Lessons of the Lucy Letby Case

The Lessons of the Lucy Letby Case

MD on medical experts and a fair trial

By Dr Phil Hammond (MD)

After Lucy Letby was convicted in August 2023 of murdering seven babies, a number of experts contacted Eye columnist MD because they "believe the science and statistics presented at the trial were incomplete and flawed and that the case against Letby was not proven beyond reasonable doubt". In this special report Dr Phil Hammond lays out the case of why he thinks the nurse should be allowed to appeal.

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