Where a practitioner's unprofessional conduct is serious and warrants more than a reprimand, but suspension would have a disproportionate impact on the practitioner's sole practice and legally aided clients, the court may substitute a supervision order for a period of years. A practitioner's poor health does not mitigate the seriousness of persistent departures from professional standards. Frankness and cooperation with the Conduct Board and Tribunal is a fundamental obligation.
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