Paedophile Peter Liddy to be released from jail despite detention bid
Quick Look
- Notorious child abuser Peter Liddy, 83, will be released from jail on June 4 when his sentence expires, despite an ongoing application for his indefinite detention.
- The Supreme Court will hear further submissions later this year.
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Why It Matters
Peter Liddy, an 83-year-old former magistrate, was jailed in 2001 for the sexual abuse of four children between 1983 and 1986. His prison term is due to expire on June 4. The Attorney-General has applied for his indefinite detention.
Paedophile and former magistrate Peter Liddy will be released from jail when his sentence expires next month, despite an ongoing application to have him indefinitely detained.
The 83-year-old notorious child abuser was jailed in 2001 for the sexual abuse of four children between 1983 and 1986.
He has remained in custody, with his prison term due to expire on June 4.
Attorney-General Kyam Maher lodged an application for his indefinite detention earlier this year, which Liddy's lawyer asked the court to stay permanently.
The Supreme Court refused to shelve the application and will hear further submissions on that matter later this year.
But the court has decided to release Liddy from jail — at least temporarily — while those proceedings continue.
While in home detention, Liddy will be subject to strict conditions including electronic monitoring and restricted internet access.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Supreme Court will hear further submissions on the indefinite detention application.
Very likely · Within months
Peter Liddy will be released from jail on home detention.
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What are the specific strict conditions for Liddy's home detention?
- When exactly later this year will the Supreme Court hear further submissions?
- What is the legal basis for the application for indefinite detention?
- What are the potential outcomes of the Supreme Court's hearing later this year?