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It seems I missed the fact he was given a life sentence. I don't understand why the media report a 34 year sentence rather than life sentence with 34 year minimum. Misleading to say the least and doesn't help people understand how sentencing works.

A whole life sentence is exactly that. You will die in prison. No options. A life sentence with a tariff is that you serve the tariff before you can be considered for parole.

It's very difficult to compare sentences on a like for like basis. There are so many varying factors what will affect sentencing. The main difference between the two is Philpott was convicted of manslaughter and Stewart got convicted of murder. It's also worth bearing in mind that Stewart will...