SENATOR Stuart Syvret has launched a vitriolic attack on the Bailiff after being asked to leave a room in the States Building where he was filming an interview without permission.

In an angry e-mail from Senator Syvret, who was sacked as Health Minister because of abusive verbal attacks on his staff and others, Sir Philip Bailhache was accused of ‘deranged megalomania and arrogance’ and a ‘near-fascist approach’.

The e-mail followed an episode on 17 March when Senator Syvret was asked by an usher to leave the offices below the States Chamber, where he was being filmed by a French TV crew.

Senator Syvret demanded an explanation from the Bailiff for his actions in having him removed from a room that was not otherwise in use.

In a reply made public by Senator Syvret, Sir Philip said that there was a standard prohibition against filming inside the building, which is displayed inside the door of the main public entrance.

He added that Senator Syvret must have known about the rule because he had sought and gained the necessary permission for a television crew to film inside the States Chamber.