Health Secretary Steve Barclay made the decision to order a full public inquiry after recently meeting the families of the victims
made the decision to order a full public inquiry after recently meeting the families in Chester alongside health minister Maria Caulfield.and the Government had already been working behind the scenes to ensure it was ready to act if this is what the families wanted.
The Government confirmed the inquiry would have legal powers to compel witnesses, including current and former staff of the hospital, to give evidence. Mr Barclay said: “The crimes committed by Lucy Letby are truly harrowing, and my thoughts remain with the families of her victims.
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