# The Naval Courts-Martial General Orders (Royal Navy) 1991, Article 55: Opinions on finding


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(1) The opinion of the president and each member as to their finding shall be given in closed court, orally, on each charge separately, and in order of seniority commencing with the junior in rank. If the court disagree upon any other question, and on a division the votes be equal, the view most favourable to the accused shall prevail.
(2) The findings of the court shall be recorded in writing and signed by the president and each member of the court (notwithstanding any minority vote).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2737/article/55 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/naval-courts-martial-general-orders-royal-navy-1991/article-55
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