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Abstract：
A recent decision reveals how a New Zealand\'s disciplinary tribunal promoted justice for an unwell lawyer in a case of professional misconduct. In 2023, the Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal (LCDT) applied a \'merciful approach\' when assessing the lawyer\'s misconduct and health issues. In Auckland Standards Committee 3 v Ms W [2023], the LCDT discussed the impacts of reproductive treatment in relation to the practitioner\'s conduct. This decision is the foundation to compare the disciplinary regime for legal and health practitioners in New Zealand. The article outlines New Zealand\'s framework for discipline of lawyers, noting the absence of a health pathway. The article discusses opportunities to resolve cases involving impaired lawyers outside the disciplinary system, including benefits and disadvantages of mandatory reporting. While focusing on the legal profession, the discussion is relevant to other professions and examines health-promoting regulatory strategies from other jurisdictions.
摘要：
最近的一项决定揭示了新西兰纪律法庭如何在专业不当行为案件中为身体不适的律师伸张正义。2023年，律师和传输师纪律法庭（LCDT）在评估律师的不当行为和健康问题时采用了“仁慈的方法”。在奥克兰标准委员会3诉W女士[2023]中，LCDT讨论了生殖治疗对从业者行为的影响。该决定是比较新西兰法律和卫生从业人员纪律制度的基础。这篇文章概述了新西兰律师纪律的框架，注意到缺乏健康途径。文章讨论了在纪律制度之外解决涉及受损律师的案件的机会,包括强制性报告的利弊。在关注法律职业的同时，该讨论与其他专业相关，并研究了其他司法管辖区促进健康的监管策略。
