Senatorial candidate 'refuses to carry out sentence'

The former Health Minister, who is standing in next week’s Senatorial elections, has been charged with breaching his 80-hour community service order imposed by the Royal Court in August for contempt of court.

Mr Syvret accused Assistant Magistrate Bridget Shaw, who is presiding over the case, of actual bias and incompetency. He wanted her removed from the hearing, but she rejected his application.

Mr Syvret claimed that new evidence had come to light and Mrs Shaw Shaw asked if he would like the case adjourned so that he could seek legal advice. He agreed and was released on bail until 2 November.