# The Standing Civilian Courts Order 1997, Article 50: Procedure after not guilty plea


Before calling the witnesses for the prosecution, the prosecutor may make an opening address.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/172/article/50 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/standing-civilian-courts-order-1997/article-50
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