The defendants complained that the judge had fallen asleep during counsels’ speeches. The judge admitted this.
Held: Whilst a judge should not do this the court should look to the effect on the particular trial, and beyond that mere fact. The summing up remained comprehensive balanced and otherwise adequate. No counsel had raised the issue at the time. Appeal dismissed.
Judges:
Rose LJ
Citations:
Times 28-Jan-2004
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Criminal Practice
Updated: 06 September 2022; Ref: scu.193417