Ex-Tory MP in court over false passport charge
The judge, the recorder of Cardiff, her honour Tracey Lloyd-Clarke told Wallis it was her "absolute right" to represent herself but advised her to seek "at least some initial advice" from a solicitor.When asked if her name was Katie Wallis, she said: "I am known by that name yes, but my legal name is Jamie Wallis."The judge asked the prosecution if there had been a "gender recognition certificate" or if the prosecution should consider using both names in court documents.Wallis previously appeared before magistrates in Cardiff charged with possession of a false passport "without reasonable excuse" in Cowbridge or elsewhere, on 5 April 2022.No pleas have been entered.The prosecution has been ordered to provide Wallis with hard copies of the papers in the case.The judge adjourned the case for Wallis to seek advice on self-representation.Wallis was told to be at court by 09:00 BST on 15 August.
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