108(1)Where it appears to the judge, before trial, on hearing the defendant and the prosecutor, that it would be appropriate in the interests of justice to do so, the judge may direct that separate counts or informations be tried together or, with the consent of the prosecutor, direct that persons who are charged separately be tried together.

108(2)Where it appears to the judge, before or during the trial, on hearing the defendant and the prosecutor, that it would be appropriate in the interests of justice to do so, the judge may direct that separate counts or informations be tried separately or that persons who are charged jointly or are being tried together be tried separately.