The inquiry into baby killer Lucy Letby’s crimes has been granted the power to compel witnesses to give evidence. Health Secretary Steve Barclay announced the inquiry will become statutory, which will see both former and current staff of the Countess of Chester Hospital Trust compelled to provide evidence.
The decision comes shortly after Letby, 33, was sentenced to a whole-life term for murdering seven babies and trying to murder six more.
Mr Barclay said: “The crimes committed by Lucy Letby are truly harrowing, and my thoughts remain with the families of her victims.
Following her conviction, we announced an inquiry and said the nature of this inquiry would be shaped by the families. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. “Having now discussed this with the families, we will launch a full statutory inquiry giving it the legal powers to compel witnesses to give evidence.
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