Overview
- The Supreme Court refused the defence bid to permanently halt the government's application and ruled Liddy will be released to home detention when his sentence expires on June 4, 2026 while the safety proceedings proceed.
- The interim home detention includes an electronic transmitter, restricted internet access, a ban on contacting children, and prohibitions on alcohol, non‑prescribed drugs and firearms.
- Justice Rachael Gray ordered reports from two medical experts to determine whether Liddy is unwilling or incapable of controlling sexual instincts, a legal threshold needed to justify indefinite detention or an extended supervision order.
- The defence cited a 2019 forensic psychiatry report that assessed Liddy at average risk and found no incapacity to control sexual conduct, while government lawyers said that report is outdated and pointed to his continued denial of guilt and incomplete prison treatment data.
- The case will return for further argument on November 18, 2026, with outcomes that could range from continued supervised community living under strict conditions to court-ordered indefinite detention, and survivors and the public remain focused on safety and victim recognition.