The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the hospital's decision to significantly restrict the accused's liberty by placing him in seclusion following a severe assault on a co-patient.
The accused, who had previously been found not criminally responsible for assault, was secluded from November 2 to November 22, 2023, due to imminent risk of violence, active psychotic symptoms, and weapon-making behaviour.
The Board found the restriction of liberty was warranted and necessary for public safety.
Additionally, the Board ordered an independent assessment of the accused's mental condition and risk to public safety to be completed prior to his annual review hearing.
