A report examining how former nurse Lucy Letby was able to commit crimes is set to be released in Liverpool. The report, compiled by Lady Justice Thirlwall, has been delayed nearly a year from its original expected date. Letby, now 36, is currently serving 15 life sentences after being convicted at Manchester Crown Court of murdering seven infants and attempting to murder seven others, including one she tried to kill twice. The Thirlwall Inquiry looked into events at the Countess of Chester Hospital that led to Letby's convictions for these crimes, which occurred between June 2015 and June 2016. The report has been delayed despite months of hearings and was originally expected to be published earlier than September. Inquests into the deaths of six babies that Letby was convicted of murdering have also been postponed until May of next year. This delay follows the announcement that Lady Thirlwall's report would not be released until September. The former nurse has been denied permission to appeal her convictions twice in 2024. However, the Criminal Cases Review Commission, an organization that investigates possible miscarriages of justice, is currently reviewing evidence on her behalf presented by an international panel of medical experts. The inquiry into Letby’s actions has raised significant concerns about hospital procedures and the oversight of staff in healthcare settings. The delay in publishing the report and the ongoing inquests have led to further scrutiny of the circumstances surrounding the deaths of the infants. The findings of the Thirlwall Inquiry are expected to provide critical insights into how such a serious case could have occurred and whether systemic failures played a role. The review by the Criminal Cases Review Commission is a crucial step in determining whether there were any flaws in the original trial that could justify a retrial. While Letby has been denied permission to appeal, the commission’s involvement suggests that there may be unresolved questions about the evidence and procedures used in her case. The release of the report and the outcome of the commission’s review will be closely watched by the public and legal experts alike.