Relatives of two of nurse’s newborn victims say inquiry ordered by health secretary is inadequate

Lawyers representing the families of two of Lucy Letby’s victims have branded the government-ordered inquiry “inadequate” and called for it to be given power to compel witnesses to testify under oath.

The health secretary, Steve Barclay, has ordered an inquiry into how the neonatal nurse was able to murder seven babies and attempt to kill six others before she was reported to police.

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