Widened Investigation into Chester Hospital Manslaughter Case

British police have expanded their investigation into corporate and gross negligence manslaughter at the Countess of Chester Hospital, following nurse Lucy Letby's conviction for killing seven babies. While the probe examines the hospital's leadership, it won't affect Letby's sentence, as she serves 15 life terms for the crimes.

The British police have expanded their investigation into the Countess of Chester Hospital, where nurse Lucy Letby was found guilty of killing seven infants. Letby is currently serving 15 life sentences for her convictions. The investigation now includes potential corporate and gross negligence manslaughter charges against the hospital's senior officials.

Detective Superintendent Paul Hughes announced that no arrests or charges have been made yet in the widened probe, which focuses on leadership decisions at the hospital. Letby's legal team is attempting to overturn her conviction, but this inquiry will not impact her current sentence.

The investigation highlights potential failures at the institutional level, but authorities maintain that the timeline for this inquiry remains open. Despite Letby's claims of innocence, she has been denied the opportunity to appeal her convictions, standing as Britain's most notorious child serial killer.

(With inputs from agencies.)