Inquiry finds hospital leadership’s negligence allowed Lucy Letby’s crimes to continue, prompting call for neonatal cot‑cameras

Lady Justice Thirwall’s 822‑page inquiry into the Countess of Chester Hospital concluded that a complete failure of safeguarding allowed Lucy Letby’s crimes to persist. The report described the former leadership as foolhardy, dishonest and untruthful, noting that executives repeatedly dismissed concerns and did not involve police. It issued recommendations including universal baby‑monitor installation on neonatal cots, CCTV covering insulin storage and tighter insulin access controls. Health Secretary Yvette Cooper has ordered officials to draft a national live‑stream camera programme for neonatal wards, while families of affected children continue to press for swift implementation of the recommendations.