The State of Western Australia v Hoskin

The State of Western Australia applied for a restriction order against Jason James Paul Hoskin under the High Risk Serious Offenders Act 2020 (WA). Hoskin was convicted and sentenced for distributing child exploitation material and failing to comply with reporting obligations under the Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Act 2004 (WA). Hoskin's history of offending, including access and possession of child exploitation material, indecent recording of children, and other serious offences, indicates a pattern of escalating sexual offending against children. Psychological and psychiatric reports highlight Hoskin's paedophilic disorder, schizophrenia, and comorbid mental health conditions, including depression and anxiety. These conditions contribute to his risk of reoffending and difficulty in complying with protective orders. The court found reasonable grounds to believe that Hoskin is a high risk serious offender and ordered an interim supervision order to ensure adequate community protection pending the restriction order hearing on 21 March 2024. The interim supervision order includes conditions such as prohibiting Hoskin from entering internet cafes or using publicly available computers, and requires him to comply with electronic monitoring and mental health treatment. The Department of Justice is directed to prepare a report on Hoskin's eligibility for support via the National Disability Insurance Scheme.