David Norris (Independent)

It may be common, but I am tempted to say it is very vulgar, too. This is a clear case where the specialised language used by lawyers confuses the public and I am concerned this might happen with regard to the jury. If members of a jury are told the judge is giving them directions, they probably will believe they are being told what to do, whereas if he or she advises, it means they are just being given parameters. We have something later about parameters. I accept that in this area people such as me have had their case substantially weakened by the decision in the Sunday World case, and that was a regrettable occurrence.