Welcome to the Thirlwall Inquiry website
The Thirlwall Inquiry has been set up to examine events at the Countess of Chester Hospital and their implications following the trial, and subsequent convictions, of former neonatal nurse Lucy Letby of murder and attempted murder of babies at the hospital.
Lady Justice Thirlwall's final statement
Watch the Chair, Lady Justice Thirlwall, deliver her final statement following the publication of the Inquiry's report.
Thirlwall Inquiry Report
Read the Inquiry’s summary report, recommendations and final report into the events at Countess of Chester Hospital from 2015-2018.
News
The latest updates from the inquiry.
Lady Justice Thirlwall has today published her report into the failings by all those responsible for the safety of babies at the Countess of Chester hospital.
Date: 15 September 2026
The Thirlwall Inquiry Report will be published on 15 September 2026 in Liverpool.
Date: 27 August 2026
As part of the routine process of making Inquiry material available in advance of the final report, we have today published a further tranche of documents.
Date: 5 August 2026
About the Inquiry
Information about the processes of the Inquiry and support available to those affected.
The Terms of Reference in full, which set out the topics of the Inquiry’s investigations.
These FAQs answer common questions that people and organisations might have regarding the Inquiry.
Details of organisations that can offer support to those affected by any of the issues raised by the inquiry.
Publications
Documents, transcripts and evidence published by the Inquiry.
