Why it matters in the Letby case
Much of the post-conviction expert material in the Letby case (the Shoo Lee Panel report, the Joint Insulin Report, paediatric pathology re-readings) emerged after the 2024 direct-appeal refusal.
May 2026: Thirlwall Inquiry report delayed to at least September 2026 · six-baby inquests relisted to 2027 · CCRC review active · Shoo Lee Panel: no medical evidence of deliberate harm.
Legal explainer
Under section 23 of the Criminal Appeal Act 1968, the Court of Appeal admits fresh evidence if it appears capable of belief, would have been admissible at trial, could have affected the verdict, and was not available at trial.
Much of the post-conviction expert material in the Letby case (the Shoo Lee Panel report, the Joint Insulin Report, paediatric pathology re-readings) emerged after the 2024 direct-appeal refusal.
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