pass sentence

Judge Mrs Justice Foster heard a psychiatric report had been provided to the court by Irwin's legal team but announced she would not pass sentence immediately.

He hopes to pass sentence next week.

Judge Alan Conrad KC said he will pass sentence on 4 August, but the defendant is facing a mandatory life sentence for murder.

After listening to submissions from both the prosecution and defence, the judge said he wanted time to reflect on what he heard and that he would pass sentence next week.

A judge will pass sentence next week.