by Tony Pike (00744591)
SENATOR Stuart Syvret appeared in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday to set out a timetable to discuss legal issues before his trial.The politician has denied driving without a licence and failing to notify the relevant authorities of a change of address.
Senator Syvret (43) also faces two charges under the Data Protection Law relating to material published on his internet blog.
Data protection offences can attract unlimited fines, but at the directions hearing yesterday, Assistant Magistrate Bridget Shaw said that she could deal with the case in the Magistrate’s Court. The maximum fine a person can receive in Jersey’s lower court is £5,000.
During the one-hour hearing Senator Syvret, of Rue du Parcq, Grouville, said that he still wanted to make an application for abuse of process for the motoring and data protection charges. Senator Syvret will appear in the Magistrate’s Court on 27 August.
Article posted on 23rd July, 2009 - 2.56pm
Senator in court over legal issues