Thirlwall Inquiry report

Report and recommendations of the public inquiry established to examine the events at the Countess of Chester Hospital from 2015 to 2018.

Thirlwall Inquiry report: summary

Thirlwall Inquiry report: volume 1

Thirlwall Inquiry report: volume 2

Thirlwall Inquiry report: volume 3

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The Thirlwall Inquiry is an independent public inquiry established to examine the events at the Countess of Chester Hospital, and their implications. This followed the trial and subsequent convictions of former neonatal nurse Lucy Letby for the murder and attempted murder of babies at the hospital.

The inquiry conducted its public hearings between September 2024 and March 2025, and published its report and recommendations on 15 September 2026.

Terms of reference for the Thirlwall Inquiry were published on 19 October 2023.