The Aristocrat's Appeal: Constance Marten and the Limits of Leniency Constance Marten's 14 year sentence for the manslaughter of her newborn baby has sparked renewed debate about the justice system's handling of vulnerable cases.
Recent reports indicate that she has been granted permission to appeal, raising questions about the leniency shown towards this particular defendant.
The aristocratic background of Constance Marten and her partner Mark Gordon may have influenced the judge's decision to grant them appeal permission.