# The Courts-Martial (Army) Rules 1997, Article 49: Changes to the charge sheet during trial


(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/169/article/49 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/courts-martial-army-rules-1997/article-49
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