# The Armed Forces (Service Civilian Court) Rules 2009, Article 45: Offer of no evidence


(1) Where—
(a) a defendant has pleaded not guilty to a charge, or the court has recorded a plea of not guilty to the charge under rule 43(5), and
(b) the Director indicates that he intends to offer no evidence on the charge,
the court shall record a finding of not guilty in respect of the charge.
(2) A finding of not guilty recorded under this rule shall have effect for all purposes as an acquittal by the court.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1209/article/45 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/armed-forces-service-civilian-court-rules-2009/article-45
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