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Recommendation 30

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Current sentencing guidelines inadequately address emotional and psychological impact of fraud crimes.

Conclusion
The loss of a comparatively small amount of money can have a greater impact on one individual than the loss of a greater amount on another. The current sentencing guidelines do not recognise this and therefore overlook the emotional and psychological impact that fraud crimes can have on their victims.
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Government Response

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