Criminal Code (Cap. 9)

Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 465

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465. After the conclusion of the cas e for the prosecution and for the defence, the judge shall addr ess the jury, explaining to th em the nature and the ingredients of the offence preferred in the indictment, as well as any other point of law which in the part icular case may be connected with the fun ctions of the jury, summing u p, in such manner as he may think necessary, the evidence of the witnesses and other concurrent evidence, acquainting them with the powers which the jury may exerci se in the particular case, and making all such other remarks as may tend to direct and instruc t the jury for the proper disc harge of their duties. Deliberation by the jury.

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