Where questions arose during a trial which required discussions of any legal complexity, these should normally take place in the absence of the jury. If possible this should be after the evidence had been called but before the closing speeches. Where as in this case, both counsel felt that the judge was incorrect in law, a judge should normally seek to resolve disagreements before proceeding further.
Citations:
Times 03-Mar-2000
Criminal Practice
Updated: 09 April 2022; Ref: scu.85619