25 Jun 2021
YAN SHI v A PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT COMMITTEE OF THE PHYSIOTHERAPY BOARD OF NEW ZEALAND [2021] NZHC 1550
- Citation
- [2021] NZHC 1550
- Court
- High Court
The Tribunal's imposition of a nine‑month suspension, censure and specified conditions was within the permissible and proportionate range given the deliberate, orchestrated and repeated dishonest conduct involving substantial sums, the overlap with professional responsibilities and lack of insight; the High Court found no error in the Tribunal's assessment or penalty and dismissed the appeal. The Tribunal correctly interpreted the Legal Services Act: disciplinary proceedings fall within 'civil matters' and the s45 protection applies to aided persons in such proceedings, so no costs order shou…