In this task, you are given a sentence in English and your task is to translate it into Spanish. In translation, keep the numbers and capitalization (capitalize only the first word of each sentence and name).

Q: We are badly behind now in this matter.

A: Ahora nos encontramos seriamente retrasados en esta cuestión.
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Q: We run the risk of delegating issues relating to the same offences which will then be punished in different ways.

A: Corremos el riesgo de delegar asuntos por delitos iguales que luego, en cambio, serán sancionados de manera distinta.
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Q: Since the author is not present, Question No 7 lapses.

A:
Dado que su autor no está presente, la pregunta nº 7 decae.
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