# The Courts-Martial (Royal Navy) Rules 1997, Article 41: Changes to the charge sheet by the court


(1) If after the commencement of the trial it appears that there is in the charge sheet—
(a) a mistake in the name or description of the accused;
(b) a mistake which is attributable to a clerical error or omission;
the court may amend the charge sheet so as to correct the mistake.
(2) If at any time during a trial prior to deliberation on the finding on a charge it appears that, with due regard to the fairness to the accused, it is desirable in the interests of justice to amend that charge, the court may do so.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/170/article/41 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/courts-martial-royal-navy-rules-1997/article-41
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