Conor McGregor: Jury begins deliberations in MMA fighter alleged rape case

Justice Owens reminded the jury, that if they reach a verdict to award damages, there are a number of types of damages to consider in this case.

This also includes damage that covers pain and suffering to date and into the future, as well as distress and recognition of vindication.

Also aggravated damage which is payment to recognition of offences that shock the plaintiff.

He urged them to be careful not to double count and to ensure they write everything down.

Exemplary damages are punitive damages which are to punish the defendant.

He said it should be an offence that is really serious, and that they can regard rape as really serious.

Justice Owens also said that someone attempting to cover up matters or making statements that are “patently untrue” are also serious.

The jury were also told to keep both of their feet “firmly on the ground” and to “use their common sense”.

The judge added that if they reach the stage of awarding damages, and when assessing what to give when for loss of earnings, to deduct 15% from their figure.

He told them this was called a deduction for contingencies as we live in “an uncertain world”, and the courts say these things have to be taken into account.