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First Openly Transgender MP Faces Court Over Passport Fraud

7/22/2025

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Former Conservative MP Katie Wallis, the UK’s first openly transgender parliamentarian, faced Cardiff Crown Court over charges of possessing a false passport during her time in office. The incident dates back to April 2022. At 41, Wallis represented herself and is set to return to court on August 15 after being granted bail.

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Former Conservative MP Katie Wallis, the UK’s first openly transgender parliamentarian, faced Cardiff Crown Court over charges of possessing a false passport during her time in office. The incident dates back to April 2022. At 41, Wallis represented herself and is set to return to court on August 15 after being granted bail.