A former Conservative MP has admitted harassing their ex-wife.
Katie Wallis, who was beforehand referred to as Jamie, was the MP for Bridgend from 2019 till final 12 months’s election.
On Tuesday, the 41-year-old admitted the “harassment with out violence” of Rebecca Wallis between February and March of this 12 months.
At Cardiff Magistrates’ Courtroom, Wallis pleaded responsible to leaving her numerous messages.
Defending, Narita Bahra KC, stated her shopper didn’t want to put their former associate, or their households, by way of something extra.
“He has, on stability, taken the pragmatic view, and recognises that he has beforehand had a public profile and brought the view that he will be rearraigned,” she stated.
The ex-MP was beforehand referred to as Jamie Wallis
A psychiatric evaluation and a pre-sentence report might be sought forward of the sentencing listening to.
Ms Bahra stated it might look at what impression Wallis’s gender transition had on their psychological well being through the offending interval.
The previous MP came out as transgender in 2022, the primary UK MP to take action, telling Sky Information on the time that they hoped to start out the gender transition course of “as shortly as doable”.
Later that 12 months, they obtained a driving ban and high quality for fleeing the scene after a automobile crash.
Wallis, who wore a black cardigan over a white shirt, spoke solely to verify their particulars and enter their plea.
“My most popular identify is Katie, however my authorized identify remains to be Jamie,” Wallis stated.
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They arrived late to courtroom, having waited for members of the press and media to enter the courtroom earlier than they did.
Wallis was launched on bail and might be sentenced on 14 July.
