Lucy Letby, the former nurse convicted of murdering seven babies, has been given a new role as a prison librarian, a move reportedly causing frustration among other inmates at HMP Bronzefield.
From Cleaner to 'Top Job' in Surrey Prison
The 35-year-old, who is serving a whole life order, previously worked as a cleaner at the Surrey prison where she has been held since 2020. A source told The Sun that Letby landed the 'top job' of prison librarian as a reward for good behaviour.
Her duties involve distributing books and DVDs to other prisoners, a position seen as a way to gain favour. The source added that Letby was 'cock-a-hoop' about her promotion, which is also attributed to her friendly relationships with prison officers.
Letby, who has reportedly earned a Freeview TV package for good conduct, spends weekends binge-watching shows like Come Dine With Me in her cell in Unit 4. She is housed alongside other high-profile inmates, including Beinash Batool, stepmother of Sara Sharif, and baby killer Constance Marten.
Mounting Challenges to the Conviction
Letby was found guilty of murdering seven infants and attempting to kill six others while working at the neonatal unit of the Countess of Chester Hospital. However, her case continues to attract significant scrutiny from medical experts and politicians.
Key evidence in her trial included an 'impartial evidence-based report' on air embolisms in babies. A panel chaired by Dr Shoo Lee, a co-author of the 1989 text cited, has since claimed the court misinterpreted the report's findings on skin discolouration.
Dr Lee stated at a press conference that he believed the babies' deaths resulted from 'natural causes' or poor medical care and that no evidence suggested murder. Letby's barrister said these new findings had 'demolished' the prosecution's case.
This medical evidence has been submitted to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), which investigates potential miscarriages of justice. Last year, the Crown Prosecution Service confirmed it was 'carefully considering' new evidence relating to baby deaths at both the Countess of Chester and Liverpool Women's Hospital, where Letby also trained.
Inquiry Delayed and Ongoing Investigations
The publication of the findings from the Thirlwall Inquiry, chaired by Lady Justice Thirlwall, has been delayed until after Easter 2026. The inquiry stated that work on the final report is ongoing and a further update will be provided at the end of February 2026.
Letby lost two bids to challenge her conviction at the Court of Appeal last year. Meanwhile, separate police investigations into corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter are continuing.
The combination of Letby's new prison role, the submission of fresh evidence to the CCRC, and the awaited Thirlwall Inquiry report ensures this case remains firmly in the public and legal spotlight.
