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Mairead Philpott in televised sentence appeal Mairead Philpott in televised sentence appeal
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Mairead Philpott, convicted of killing her six children in a Derby house fire, is appealing against her sentence in proceedings being broadcast on TV. The mother convicted of killing her six children in a house fire is appealing against her sentence in proceedings being broadcast on TV.
Philpott and Paul Mosley who were both handed 17-year sentences for the manslaughter last year, were both appealing against their sentences at Nottingham Crown Court. Mairead Philpott, who was handed a 17-year sentence for manslaughter last year, is having her appeal heard at Nottingham Crown Court.
Mosley has since withdrawn his. Paul Mosley, who received the same sentence for the children's deaths, has withdrawn his appeal.
Mick Philpott, the children's father, has not appealed against his life sentence for manslaughter. Mick Philpott, the victims' father, has not appealed against his life sentence.
'Open and transparent'
Filming at the Court of Appeal was allowed for the first time last month following a partial lifting of the long-standing ban on cameras in court.Filming at the Court of Appeal was allowed for the first time last month following a partial lifting of the long-standing ban on cameras in court.
Courts minister Shailesh Vara said the broadcasting of the hearing was a "landmark day for justice". Courts minister Shailesh Vara said giving people the opportunity to see and hear the decision of judges sitting in Nottingham was a "significant step towards achieving our aim of having an open and transparent justice system".
Earlier this month the Press Association confirmed it was hopeful of being given permission to film and broadcast from inside the courtroom.
It is the first time filming of a Court of Appeal hearing will be done outside of London.
Mr Vara said giving people the opportunity to see and hear the decision of judges sitting in Nottingham was a "significant step towards achieving our aim of having an open and transparent justice system."
'Role not substantial'
"Justice must be seen to be done and today marks another important step towards opening up the court process to bring justice closer to the public," he added."Justice must be seen to be done and today marks another important step towards opening up the court process to bring justice closer to the public," he added.
"However, we will always balance the need to make the justice system more accessible with the needs of victims and witnesses. That is why we will ensure that throughout the court process, they will not be filmed.""However, we will always balance the need to make the justice system more accessible with the needs of victims and witnesses. That is why we will ensure that throughout the court process, they will not be filmed."
Philpott is appealing against the length of her 17-year sentence. Philpott is appealing against the length of her sentence.
Her first appeal was rejected in July. The reasons for this were not made public. Her first appeal, along with Paul Mosley's, was rejected in July. The reasons for this were not made public.
Earlier this year, Mairead's legal team said an appeal would be made on the grounds her role was "not as substantial as the trial judge had assessed".Earlier this year, Mairead's legal team said an appeal would be made on the grounds her role was "not as substantial as the trial judge had assessed".
Philpott, the children's mother, and family friend Mosley were both convicted of manslaughter - along with Mick Philpott - for the fire at Victory Road, Derby, in May 2012. Philpott, her husband Mick and family friend Mosley were convicted of manslaughter for the fire at Victory Road, Derby, in May 2012.
Jade Philpott, 10, and brothers John, nine, Jack, seven, Jesse, six, and Jayden, five, died in the blaze, while Duwayne, who was 13, died three days later in hospital. Jade Philpott, 10, and brothers John, nine, Jack, seven, Jesse, six, and Jayden, five, died in the blaze.
Duwayne Philpott, who was 13, died three days later in hospital.