Tory MP David Davis Calls for Retrial in Lucy Letby Case, Citing Justice Concerns

Former Conservative minister Sir David Davis has urged for a retrial in the case of convicted child serial killer Lucy Letby, arguing that her conviction was based on insufficient evidence and flawed probabilities. Letby, a former nurse from Hereford, is serving 15 whole-life orders after being found guilty of murdering seven infants and attempting to murder seven others between 2015 and 2016. Sir David, addressing MPs, stated there was no “hard evidence” against Letby and highlighted concerns over expert testimony and unexamined factors, such as bacterial outbreaks and suboptimal care at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

Davis drew comparisons to historical miscarriages of justice, including the Birmingham Six and the Guildford Four, asserting that the case relied on “false analyses and diagnoses” that influenced the jury. He criticized the judicial system’s reluctance to reassess evidence presented inadequately during the initial trial and claimed that experts from various fields had raised doubts about Letby’s guilt. Davis noted that if a retrial occurs, Letby could be exonerated and released decades earlier than her current sentence allows.

Justice Minister Alex Davies-Jones emphasized the Government’s commitment to the rule of law and its inability to interfere with judicial decisions. She advised that Letby could apply to the Criminal Cases Review Commission if she believed she was wrongly convicted. Letby’s legal team is also preparing a fresh challenge, arguing the prosecution’s medical expert was unreliable. Letby was accused of attacking infants in her care using methods such as injecting air, force-feeding, and poisoning with insulin.

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