A judge is totally barred from commenting on witness' evidence as they could prejudice one side over the other in the trial. Judges are perfectly entitled to comment on the credibility and plausibility of witnesses. They cannot however express whether they believe or disbelieve evidence.

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Judges can comment on the credibility and plausibility of witnesses, including expressing their views on the believability of evidence, as long as they do so in a manner that does not show bias or prejudice towards one side. Their role includes assessing the evidence presented and making judgments based on its reliability and relevance.

A Judge Is Totally Barred from Commenting on Witness' Evidence