Where a fight constitutes one composite activity lasting approximately 30 seconds, jury directions on self-defence and provocation need not be confined to a specific moment within that activity but may properly cover all conduct from commencement to conclusion. Where a prosecutor makes factual assertions in address that were not put to the accused, the unfairness may be cured by tendering the defence's competing account and directing the jury that the matter is for their determination, particularly where experienced defence counsel agrees to that course and does not seek a mistrial.
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