Court asks ex-Senator for a ‘proper’ medical report

Wednesday 25th August 2010, 2:58PM BST.

Stuart Syvret.

A MORE conclusive report on ex-Senator Stuart Syvret’s mental health has been ordered, as a ‘short’ letter from a psychiatrist was deemed inadequate at his latest court appearance on Tuesday.

The former Health Minister, who is facing several charges related to data protection and motoring offences, was told that a review was needed on his fitness to take part in a trial.

Mr Syvret (45) delayed the start of his hearing yesterday by strolling into the Magistrate’s Court ten minutes late, wearing trainers, jeans and a creased beige shirt.

• See Wednesday’s JEP for full story.

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