The case confirms that where a jury is discharged in relation to a co-accused in a joint trial, the trial of the remaining accused may continue provided appropriate directions are given and no substantial miscarriage of justice is demonstrated. The case also confirms that photographic identification evidence need not be withdrawn from the jury where the trial judge is satisfied that appropriate directions can address any displacement effect or other frailties. A sentencing judge is not required to draw an inference of a causal connection between an offender's psychiatric condition and the offence where no direct evidence supports such a connection.
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