Breaking: Paedophile former magistrate to be released on home detention
Peter Liddy, a notorious paedophile and former magistrate, is set to be released on home detention after serving time for the sexual abuse of four children. His release comes despite an ongoing application for his indefinite detention by the Attorney-General. While under home detention, Liddy will face strict conditions including electronic monitoring and limited internet access.
- ▪Peter Liddy 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, 2026.
- ▪The Supreme Court has decided to release Liddy temporarily while further submissions regarding his indefinite detention are heard.
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Notorious paedophile and former magistrate Peter Liddy to be released on home detentionBy Jordanna SchrieverTopic:Child Sexual AbuseWed 20 May 2026 at 4:03pmWed 20 May 2026 at 4:03pmWed 20 May 2026 at 4:03pmNotorious paedophile and former magistrate Peter Liddy was jailed in 2001 for the sexual abuse of four children. (ABC News)abc.net.au/news/paedophile-former-magistrate-peter-liddy-to-be-released/106701910Link copiedShareShare articlePaedophile 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…
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