Serious unexplained delay between detection and prosecution of tax fraud, combined with substantial administrative penalties already paid, will mitigate an otherwise appropriate custodial sentence. Administrative penalties with a significant punitive element should be assessed on their merits and may significantly reduce the criminal sentence. The significance of penalty tax is not necessarily 'of small account' as suggested in DPP v Hamman; rather, each case must be assessed on its merits.
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