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Thirlwall Inquiry

ChairLady Justice Thirlwall Established12 Feb 2024 Commissioned byDepartment of Health and Social Care

Inquiry into events at the Countess of Chester Hospital following the conviction of nurse Lucy Letby for murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others.

Announced 19 Oct 2023
Terms of reference 22 Feb 2024
Hearings begin 16 Sep 2024
Hearings begin 17 Jan 2025
Report expected after summer recess 12 May 2026
Hearings ongoing 19 Mar 2025

Full-text search across 64 hearing transcripts, plus witness statements and exhibits.

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March 2025

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62 hearing days 115 witnesses 1809 documents 30 issues £17.3m spent to date

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Hearing Transcript · 64 Exhibit · 577 Opening Statement · 9 Written Submission · 9 Ruling / Determination · 6 Key Document / Protocol · 23

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