Court in the Act: Inside the vile history of WA’s most dangerous man Stewart Gorham

Stewart Sinclair Gorham is 54-years-old. In the last 33 years, he has only spent 100 days in the community. The rest have been spent in prison, locked up for truly hideous crimes.

His history is so bad, that even he says he should never again be released from prison.

He may well be Western Australia’s most dangerous man.

Join host Tim Clarke and one of Australia’s leading legal minds Tom Percy KC as they outline Gorham’s vile history and his terrifying plan to ensure that if he is released, he winds up either dead, or back behind bars.

Plus, they explore the controversial and continuing debate over detaining people after their sentences are served — and whether a balance is being struck between protecting the public and punishing beyond the pale.

Tom Percy KC tells host Tim Clarke that Gorham is “in a category of his own”.

“I’ve never heard submissions like that made before, ‘Your Honour, he wants to be locked up for as long as possible’,” Percy says.

“That’s just as bizarre.”

For all the latest on courts and crime visit thewest.com.au. If you have a question for the team or cases you’d like explored, please get in touch. Email courtintheact@wanews.com.au

*** A warning this episode contains detailed discussion of child sexual abuse, sexual abuse and assault. If you or someone you know needs support: 1800RESPECT, 1800 737 732.

If you or someone you know is being abused, report it to the Western Australian police on 131 444, the Child Protection Hotline on 1800 700 250 or Crimestoppers 1800 333 000.***