# The Courts-Martial (Royal Navy) Rules 2007, Rule 48: Changes to the charge sheet after arraignment


(1) If at any time after arraignment the prosecuting authority intends to—
(a) amend, or substitute another charge or charges for, a charge;
(b) discontinue proceedings on a charge;
(c) prefer an additional charge;
he shall seek the leave of the judge advocate.
(2) Where the judge advocate gives leave to discontinue proceedings on a charge, he shall consider whether to give the direction provided for in section 52I(13) of the Act.
(3) Any direction referred to in paragraph (2) above shall be given in open court.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3443/rule/48 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/courts-martial-royal-navy-rules-2007/rule-48
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