# The Standing Civilian Courts Order 1997, Article 45: Changes to the charge sheet by the court


If after the opening of proceedings it appears that, with due regard to the fairness to the accused, it is desirable in the interests of justice to amend a charge, the court may do so.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/172/article/45 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/standing-civilian-courts-order-1997/article-45
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