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Court faces "profound ethical dilemma" as vulnerable man uses pocket money to buy drugs

A VULNERABLE Islander should continue receiving weekly cash payments despite the “distinct likelihood” he will spend the money on illegal drugs, the Royal Court has ruled. In a recently published judgment, the court said it was faced with a “highly unusual” dilemma, but ultimately concluded that cutting off the man’s pocket money would put him at even greater risk. The case concerned an anonymous 27-year-old man, who lacks capacity to manage his…
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Jersey Evening Post broke the news in on Friday, January 30, 2026.
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