MP reveals local families’ complaints against doctor

Medical Specialist Group consultant paediatrician Dr Sandie Bohin was named in parliamentary debate on Wednesday by Sir David Davis MP in a debate he had secured to push for a retrial of the convicted baby killer, former nurse Lucy Letby.

Dr Bohin was an expert witness for the prosecution during Letby’s trial in 2023, which convicted the former nurse of the murder of seven babies and attempted murder of six more.

During his speech to parliament, he said: ‘Questions have also been raised about the second expert witness for the prosecution, Dr Sandie Bohin.

‘Eight families are currently filing formal complaints against her over their children’s care, which are being considered by the General Medical Council.’

One member of the families’ group confirmed that eight local families submitted a complaint to the GMC in June 2024.

‘As of December 2024, that matter was still being considered by the GMC due to its complex nature,’ they added.

It is understood that the families hope a fitness-to-practice case could be sent for adjudication to the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service, which has powers to restrict a doctor’s practice or stop them working.

The Medical Specialist Group defended Dr Bohin. Chairman Steve Evans said that he was concerned to learn of Sir David’s statement in parliament. The MSG was not aware of any official complaints or concerns of Dr Bohin’s role as an expert witness in the Letby trial, he said.

He added that Dr Bohin ‘has a long and distinguished reputation as an expert witness, based on her many years of exemplary medical service’.

In relation to the GMC complaints, he said: ‘If a complaint has been made to the GMC, it will be dealt with by the GMC appropriately and in accordance with its usual processes. The mere making of a complaint does not presume that the doctor complained about is guilty of wrongdoing or malpractice.’