Harsh jail conditions should not matter in sentencing, says prosecution

We're now hearing from Director of Public Prosecutions Brendan Kissane KC and how the trial judge erred when allowing a non-parole period of 33 years due to Patterson's tough prison conditions including solitary confinement. Kissane lists a range of things that Patterson has access to while in prison such as a treadmill, a small exercise yard, a library and leisure centre as well as regular video visits with her children. He says while Patterson's notoriety won't diminish, "the interest in