It is perfectly proper for the Court to observe an individual's demeanour in court and to base rulings thereon. So ... tell your clients to restrain themselves in court.
See today's decision in R. v. Ghadban, 2008 ONCA 811:
[2] The trial judge was able to observe the change in the appellant's demeanour following her denial of the adjournment and it was open to her to act on her observations in proceeding. ... .
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