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

Health Secretary Yvette Cooper announced plans to introduce live-streaming cameras in England's neonatal wards following an inquiry into Lucy Letby's murders. Inquiry chair Lady Justice Thirlwall criticized the management at Countess of Chester Hospital for failing to protect babies, highlighting missed opportunities for intervention. Parents of the affected babies were kept in the dark for years regarding concerns about deliberate harm.

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