The study found that, among prosecuted firms, those with the most comprehensive CSR programmes tended to get more lenient penalties.

研究发现，在被起诉的公司中，那些拥有最全面的企业社会责任计划的公司往往会得到更宽松的处罚。

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There is little evidence that harsher punishments deter any better than more lenient ones.

甚少证据显示严惩比宽大更能遏止犯罪。

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During development, be more lenient.

在开发期间，则应该采取较宽松的尺度。

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Critics accused the Obama administration of holding a double standard by being more lenient on financial institutions also receiving federal assistance.

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International law is more lenient toward juveniles.

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The prosecution had argued that Kasab changed his plea from innocent to guilty to secure a more-lenient sentence.

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In some categories, Taiwan's regulations are more lenient than that of Japan and China.

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Hiroyuki Ishii, the rats under constant attack suffered less stress than the group receiving more lenient punishment.

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We began thinking about our reporting, that we too should be striving for more lenient working environment.

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