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Opinion - In NZ, beneficiary fraud is largely dealt with by the Crimes Act, but tax evasion is prosecuted under the Tax Administration Act - this inconsistency shows a need for ensuring financial crimes are treated the same, Lisa Marriott.
Moreover, they can provide an opportunity for greater public engagement, as justification is typically required when sentences are outside the specified range.With this in mind, there is a strong case to revisit introducing sentencing guidelines in New Zealand for financial fraud and potentially many other offences.Perhaps the strongest argument for sentencing guidelines is that of fairness.
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