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Recommendation 30
30
Deferred
Paragraph: 122
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.
Government Response Summary
The government states that the independent Sentencing Council is responsible for developing sentencing guidelines and confirms it has shared the report with the Office of the Sentencing Council for their consideration.
Paragraph Reference:
122
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
The independent Sentencing Council is responsible for developing sentencing guidelines. It is therefore for the Council to consider the response to this recommendation. We confirm we have shared the report with the Office of the Sentencing Council.