Philpott appeal dismissed
Mairead Philpott, jailed for 17 years for killing her six children in a house fire in Derby, will challenge the length of her sentence today in the Court of Appeal.
Barrister gives defence for Mairead Philpott
Mairead Philpott's barrister, Shaun Smyth QC, has told the court "Those unfurnished with the whole facts are sharpening their pens against Mairead Philpott. We know this (appeal) will not find favour with those who advocate the purpose of sentencing is for vengeance and retribution."
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