The Veterinary Council has censured and fined Auckland restaurateur Leo Molloy - who breached a court suppression order by naming a murderer

Molloy identified Jesse Kempson, who killed backpacker Grace Millane in 2018.

In 2021, Molloy was convicted and fined and ordered to complete community work.

Molloy was a practicing vet when he breached the order, so his conviction was referred to the Council.

It's also ordered him to pay 23-thousand dollars legal costs.

Registrar Iain McLachlan says the conviction could undermine public trust and confidence in the profession.