Alcohol and depression in English and American lawyer disciplinary proceedings.
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Abstract
This paper gives a comparison of the approach of the US courts and of the Solicitor's Disciplinary Tribunal in England to disciplinary proceedings concerning lawyers suffering from alcohol dependence and/or depression. A richer case law in the USA indicates a more sophisticated approach, higher standards as to evidence and better support systems for lawyers in recovery. Useful lessons could be learned from the American experience and the experience of doctors and dentists by English lawyers.
Medical subject headings
- Alcoholism
- Criminal Law
- Cross-Cultural Comparison
- Depressive Disorder
- Professional Impairment