EXPERTS QUIT LUCY LETBY INNOCENCE FIGHT AND WARN OVER BARRISTER

Two experts who had supported efforts to demonstrate Lucy Letby's innocence have withdrawn from that campaign, according to reports. In leaving, the pair said Letby's barrister is damaging her chances of securing her freedom. Coverage of their departure has described it as a setback for those seeking to overturn her convictions. That coverage has not named either expert. It has also not detailed the precise aspect of the barrister's handling of the case that prompted their concern.

Letby's lawyer has responded to the experts' departure, insisting it has not undermined her case. The response followed the two experts' public warning about the barrister's handling of her case. Reports do not make clear whether the lawyer and the barrister named in the experts' warning are the same person or different members of her legal team. The lawyer's statement did not address the specific criticism the departing experts made. The lawyer issued the response only after the experts' concerns had already become public.

The disagreement has become public rather than staying private between those involved. It points to apparent division among people who have supported efforts to overturn Letby's convictions. Reports have not said whether other experts still take part in the campaign to demonstrate her innocence. Reports have not confirmed any further steps in her case. They have also not detailed the full extent of the disagreement between the experts and the barrister.