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CurrentClosing address of the accused
Chapter 5Trial on indictment
Part 5.7Trial
Division 7Closing addresses and judge's directions to the jury
235 Closing address of the accused
(1)
The accused is entitled to address the jury for the purpose of summing up the evidence—
(a)
after the close of all evidence; and
(b)
after the closing address of the prosecution, if any, under section 234.
(2)
The trial judge may limit the length of the closing address of the accused.
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