A judge’s summing up need not restate all evidence and arguments and the extent which it is helpful will depend on each case. Providing the salient points are covered and a proper balance is kept between the case for prosecution and defence, the Court should not easily be drawn into criticisms on points of detail.
Judges:
Simon LJ, Jacobs J, Judge Munro QC
Citations:
[2019] EWCA Crim 2145, [2019] WLR(D) 669, [2020] 4 WLR 16
Links:
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Criminal Practice
Updated: 14 October 2022; Ref: scu.647053