Baby 'cot cams' plan after inquiry finds Lucy Letby crimes could have been prevented

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: September 15, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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Baby 'cot cams' plan after inquiry finds Lucy Letby crimes could have been prevented

An inquiry revealed that Lucy Letby's crimes could have been prevented. In response, plans will be urgently developed to install live-streaming cameras in incubators. This initiative aims to enhance the safety of infants in neonatal intensive care units.

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