18 Nov 2014
HONG v AUCKLAND STANDARDS COMMITTEE NO. 3 [2014] NZHC 2871
- Citation
- [2014] NZHC 2871
- Court
- High Court
The 10 month suspension imposed by the Tribunal was excessive in all the circumstances; although failure to comply with disciplinary orders is serious and can warrant suspension, the appellant's subsequent compliance, the comparative authorities and the true weight of his disciplinary history justified reducing the suspension to four months, while confirming censure and costs.