EP. 182 – Lucy Letby: the role of expert testimony in criminal trials

This episode delves into the infamous case of Lucy Letby – a neonatal nurse convicted of multiple murders and attempted murders of babies at a UK hospital. Our guest is Dr Sarah Bennett – a lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University's School of Law and Justice Studies. Sarah's conversation with host Becky Annison explores the complexities of expert evidence in criminal trials, the challenges posed by our adversarial legal system, and the implications for legal practice. They also discuss the systemic issues within healthcare that may have contributed to the tragic events surrounding Letby's case, emphasising the need for reforms to ensure patient safety and prevent future tragedies.

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EP. 182 – Lucy Letby: the role of expert testimony in criminal trials is an episode from The Hearing – A Legal Podcast by Thomson Reuters.

This episode is 00:38:19 long.

This episode was published on Oct 13, 2025.

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