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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
A response document is linked to this report, dated 11 January 2023. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Committee
Justice Committee
Inquiry
Fraud and the Justice System
Report
Fourth Report - Fraud and the Justice System
18 Oct 2022
HC 12
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age
3.9 yrs
Report published
18 Oct 2022