This decision involves the dangerous offender designation and sentencing of Charles Waddling-Leeson following convictions for multiple violent and sexual offences.
The court found that Waddling-Leeson has a long history of violent and sexual offending, including serious personal injury offences, and has demonstrated a failure to control his sexual impulses.
Expert psychiatric evidence established a very high risk of future sexual and violent recidivism, with diagnoses including antisocial personality disorder and narcissistic traits.
Despite limited engagement with rehabilitative programming and treatment, the offender showed no meaningful insight or remorse.
The court concluded that Waddling-Leeson’s behaviour is intractable and that no lesser sentence than an indeterminate term of imprisonment would adequately protect the public.
Ancillary orders including a DNA order, weapons prohibition, and lifelong compliance with the Sex Offender Registration Act were also imposed.
