The Trial of Lucy Letby "The Game of Law”
Sep 19, 2025
Dr. Mike Hall, a visiting professor in neonatal medicine and a former consultant neonatologist, shares his critical insights on the Lucy Letby trial. He raises questions about the justice system and whether jury trials are suitable for complex medical cases. Hall discusses the decision not to call him as a defense expert, revealing potential legal tactics and natural justice concerns. He also critiques the appeal strategy led by barrister Mark MacDonald, emphasizing the ramifications of expert findings and the need for robust scrutiny in such controversial cases.
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Expert Who Joined Defence Team
- Dr Mike Hall joined Lucy Letby's defence team after producing reports on 17 babies and then helped the legal team understand neonatal medicine.
- He sat through the whole trial and observed daily proceedings from the courtroom next door.
Limits Of Litigation Privilege
- Litigation privilege limited what Dr Mike Hall could disclose about private discussions with the defence team.
- He could only publicly discuss material that appeared in the trial transcripts.
Why Cases Weren't Heard Individually
- The defence hoped to try each baby's case separately but the judge rejected the 'back-to-back' approach for practical and linkage reasons.
- Dr Mike Hall says the defence initially planned to call him if cases were heard individually but that plan changed later.