A man who pleaded guilty to a drug-related offence will be referred to the Drug Treatment Court (DTC) as part of his ongoing rehabilitation, the Court of Appeal has ruled.

Justices of Appeal Gillian Lucky, Mira Dean-Armorer and Carla Brown-Antoine allowed the man’s appeal, setting aside the 14-month custodial sentence imposed by a High Court master. They remitted the case to the same master, directing her to refer the man formally to the DTC and determine the terms of his participation to ensure he meets his obligations to the court, society and family.

Lucky explained why the appeal succeeded: “The master acknowledged he was a suitable candidate for the drug treatment process, but it was not followed up. That referral was never made part of her sentencing.”