The State of Western Australia v Narrier [No 7]

The Supreme Court of Western Australia was required to decide whether the respondent, who had been detained under a continuing detention order, remained a high risk serious offender and, if so, whether the order should be affirmed or rescinded. The court found that the respondent was a high risk serious offender due to his history of serious sexual offences and his failure to comply with supervision orders. The court also found that the community could not be adequately protected if the respondent was released on a supervision order due to his ongoing risk of committing serious sexual offences and his inability to abstain from illicit substances. Therefore, the continuing detention order was affirmed. The court recommended that the respondent be given the opportunity to participate in an intensive substance use program and that suitable supported accommodation be made available for him.