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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A critical report has painted a grim picture of the Otago Regional Council, saying the relationship between the former chief executive and elected officials seemed "unwell, if not broken".