Yasser Leheta, OCT

The Member brought a second motion for an adjournment of his discipline hearing, citing medical issues and potential legal proceedings in Gabon.

The Discipline Committee first ruled that a document sent by a third party was protected by solicitor-client privilege and inadmissible.

Applying the factors under the Statutory Powers Procedure Act, the Committee denied the adjournment, finding the Member's last-minute medical evidence and lack of transparency unreliable, and noting the prejudice of further delay given the presence of witnesses ready to proceed.