Brevity in court is nearly always a virtue. A judge was not to be criticised for not rehearsing all the evidence or all the arguments. Fundamental are correct directions on law, and accurate review of the main facts and the general impression of fairness.
Citations:
Times 10-Dec-1998, [1998] EWCA Crim 3476
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Criminal Practice
Updated: 25 October 2022; Ref: scu.86657