Chand v Shearer [2016] NZIACDT 57 (21 September 2016) [pdf, 279 KB]
...also reiterated that the breach of her obligation arose after the sudden death of a family member, and the resulting pressure. Ms Shearer failed to recognise her own fragility at the time. [9] Ms Shearer referred to the renewal process for her licence, and attention the Authority paid to her practice. Discussion Perspective [10] The Tribunal gives considerable weight to the views of the Registrar in respect of the appropriate sanctions. That is particularly so in relation to...