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White-collar criminals benefit from leniency provisions in NZ law – why the disparity with other kinds of crime?

  • Written by Lisa Marriott, Professor of Taxation, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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If you look at the justice policies of the main political parties you’ll see references to gangs (ACT), violent criminals (National), greater investment in policing (Labour), social justice (Green Party) and problems with the criminal justice system (Te Pāti Māori).

What you won’t see is any reference to...

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