A former Conservative MP has admitted harassing their ex-wife.
Katie Wallis, who was beforehand often known as Jamie, was the MP for Bridgend from 2019 till final yr’s election.
On Tuesday, the 41-year-old admitted the “harassment without violence” of Rebecca Wallis between February and March of this yr.
At Cardiff Magistrates’ Courtroom, Wallis pleaded responsible to leaving her quite a few messages.
Defending, Narita Bahra KC, stated her consumer didn’t want to put their former companion, or their households, by way of something extra.
“He has, on balance, taken the pragmatic view, and recognises that he has previously had a public profile and taken the view that he can be rearraigned,” she stated.
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The ex-MP was beforehand often known as Jamie Wallis
A psychiatric evaluation and a pre-sentence report shall be sought forward of the sentencing listening to.
Ms Bahra stated it will study what influence Wallis’s gender transition had on their psychological well being throughout the offending interval.
Later that yr, they acquired a driving ban and wonderful for fleeing the scene after a automotive crash.
Wallis, who wore a black cardigan over a white shirt, spoke solely to substantiate their particulars and enter their plea.
“My preferred name is Katie, but my legal name is still Jamie,” Wallis stated.
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 shall be sentenced on 14 July.
