Dr. D. Douglas

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition following a finding of not criminally responsible for arson and other offences.

The accused, diagnosed with a Cluster B personality disorder and substance use disorders, had a relatively stable year in a secure forensic hospital but continued to struggle with treatment engagement and insight.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to the risk of rapid decompensation and violence if he relapses into substance use.

The Board ordered the continuation of his detention order, with privileges to transition to approved independent living in the community, to ensure adequate supervision and the ability to swiftly re-hospitalize him if necessary.