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‘The work of a solicitor, in whatever field he or she practises, inevitably involves a degree of stress and the public must be able to expect that those whom they consult are not so susceptible to mental ill health that they are at risk of behaving as Mr Farrimond did, however difficult the work might become.’

...is this the High Court giving us a hint as to the way they may decide the Sovani James case where the SDT didn't strike off, despite finding dishonesty, due to the bullying/stress/mental health arguments advanced. I am in no way saying that trying to kill your wife is comparable to backdating documents but surely the "public must be able to expect" that solicitors won't do that under stress either.