Dr Thom Brooks
Academic reacts to Derby fire trial. Dr Thom Brooks, of Durham Law School, has studied polygamy and polyamory. Here he examines some of the issues behind the unusual domestic arrangements of Mick and Mairead Philpott, who together with their friend, Paul Moseley, were convicted of manslaughter after starting a fire at the Philpott family home in Derby. The blaze killed six children. Dr Brooks said: "Polyamory probably best describes the relationship between Mick Philpott, his wife Mairead and his 'former mistress' Lisa Willis. "Polyamory is different from polygamy in that the former is a lifestyle involving three or more people in a relationship together, but the latter often seeks the public and legal recognition of marriage - with its benefits. "Polyamory is no less problematic than polygamy.
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