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Lucy Letby’s Barrister Submits New Evidence for Appeal

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Lucy Letby, a former nurse serving multiple life sentences for the murder of seven infants, has been given a renewed sense of hope. Mark McDonald, her newly appointed barrister, is submitting what he claims is “new evidence” to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), which investigates potential miscarriages of justice. Letby’s parents sought McDonald’s representation nearly a year ago, believing he could help overturn her convictions.

In an interview with the Sunday Times, McDonald described Letby as a “broken person” following her convictions but emphasized that she now possesses “new hope.” Since taking on her case, McDonald has been diligently gathering evidence and building a case for her appeal.

McDonald first met Letby, who is currently serving 15 whole-life orders, in 2023. The nurse was convicted of murdering infants at the Countess of Chester Hospital between July 2015 and June 2016. He has since been working to compile a panel of 14 neonatal and paediatric experts to review the medical notes of the deceased infants. This panel recently held a press conference, where they raised questions about the integrity of the prosecution’s evidence.

Nevertheless, families of Letby’s victims have dismissed the panel’s findings, labelling them as “full of analytical holes” and reiterating that they merely restated the defense’s arguments presented during the trial.

McDonald revealed that he has invested thousands of hours into Letby’s case. He maintains regular communication with her, speaking at least once every two weeks and visiting her monthly at Bronzefield Prison in Surrey. As he continues to work on her appeal, he remains determined to change the public narrative surrounding the case, stating, “I will not stop until she is out.”

The barrister argues that public perception plays a crucial role in a potential miscarriage of justice case. He believes that the Court of Appeal will be aware of the scrutiny they face from the public. McDonald emphasized the importance of the evidence he is submitting, claiming that if the CCRC does not refer the case back to the Court of Appeal, it calls into question the commission’s effectiveness.

New developments emerged recently as Cheshire Police confirmed the arrest of three individuals linked to the senior leadership team at the Countess of Chester Hospital. These suspects are being investigated for gross negligence manslaughter related to incidents at the hospital during the time of Letby’s employment. Following their arrests, McDonald highlighted the need for a comprehensive public inquiry into the hospital’s practices during that period.

In his remarks to the Sunday Times, McDonald acknowledged the gravity of his role as a criminal defense barrister. He stated, “I’m not naive; I’ve represented many people over the years who are guilty. But I can clearly see where this has gone wrong.” He pointed out the lack of forensic evidence, CCTV, or eyewitness accounts supporting the prosecution’s case, attributing the foundation of the trial to the assertions of Dewi Evans, the lead prosecution medical expert.

As the legal process unfolds, the implications of this case remain significant, with many watching closely to see how the CCRC will respond to the newly submitted evidence and whether Letby’s appeals will gain traction.

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