MP Calls for Review of Court Order Blocking UK Publication of Lucy Letby Article

A former government minister has urged the Lord Chancellor to lift a court order that restricts UK readers from accessing an article questioning the safety of Lucy Letby’s conviction. The piece, published by staff writer Rachel Aviv in the New Yorker, details concerns surrounding the trial where Letby was found guilty of killing seven infants.

During a parliamentary session, Conservative MP David Davis raised the issue under parliamentary privilege, emphasizing the significant doubts outlined in Aviv’s 13,000-word investigative report. The article is currently unavailable to UK readers online due to a court order.

Responding to the call, Justice Secretary Alex Chalk noted the importance of complying with court orders. Chalk mentioned that those disagreeing with such orders could seek their removal through a court application. He stressed the need to respect the jury’s decision in the Lucy Letby case.

Lucy Letby is pursuing an appeal against her convictions at the Court of Appeal, alongside facing a retrial next month for the attempted murder of a baby referred to as Child K. The New Yorker, in compliance with the court order, has limited access to the article on its platform for UK readers.

A spokesperson for the New Yorker confirmed that access restrictions were implemented to adhere to the court order regarding press coverage of Letby’s trial. Attempts by UK readers to view the article lead to a message indicating its unavailability.