Retired medic Dr Shoo Lee, who co-authored a 1989 academic paper on air embolism in babies – which featured prominently in Lucy Letby’s 10-month trial, chaired a panel of 14 experts who compiled an “impartial evidence-based report”, which casts doubt on some of the medical evidence used in the trial. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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00:00With families of the affected infants, we understand their stress and their anguish.
00:07And our work is not meant to cause more distress.
00:11Rather, it is meant to give them comfort and assurance in knowing the truth about what really happened.
00:20We know that they want to know the truth, and that is why we are here, to tell the truth.
00:26Should they have any queries or concerns, we would be pleased to discuss them with them.
00:30I testified at her appeal, and was concerned that there were problems with the medical evidence that was used in her trial and appeal.
00:40As Lucy had exhausted all avenues of appeal, I proposed to Lucy's solicitors at the time
00:47that I would convene an international expert panel to examine all the medical evidence in detail
00:54and to produce an impartial, evidence-based report about the causes of death or injury of all the cases involved in the trial.
01:04The report would be released regardless of whether the findings were favourable or unfavourable to Lucy.
01:12Lucy and her solicitors agreed.
01:16The international expert panel is an independent panel of some of the most experienced and distinguished neonatologists and paediatric specialists in the world.
01:25Our objective was to provide an impartial, evidence-based report about the causes of death or injury among the patients in the Lucy Ledby case.
01:35Strict confidentiality was observed.
01:39I am the chair of the panel, and I invited members of the panel to participate on a voluntary basis and to work pro bono.
01:46Members of the panel, including myself, did not receive any benefits in cash or in-kind, and even my trip here today is self-funded.
01:56The panel comprises 14 very experienced and well-known experts from highly prestigious institutions in six countries around the world.
02:05As chair of the panel, I issued the following instructions to the members of the panel.
02:10First, to review the medical records and determine the cause of death, in their opinion, or injury.
02:18Second, to review and comment on the expert witness' statements and opinions.
02:24And third, to provide an independent report about the causes of death or injury.