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Article 49 Changes to the charge sheet during trial

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(1)

If after the commencement of the trial the prosecutor intends to—

(a)

amend, or substitute another charge or charges for, a charge;

(b)

discontinue proceedings on a charge;

(c)

prefer an additional charge;

the prosecutor shall seek the leave of the court.

(2)

Where the court gives leave to discontinue proceedings on a charge, it shall consider whether to give the direction provided for in section 83B(14) of the Act.