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Article 70 Special finding

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(1)

For the purposes of this Order a special finding is—

(a)

where the particulars proved or admitted at the trial differ from those alleged in the charge but are sufficient to support a finding of guilty of the like offence as that charged, a finding of guilty subject to exceptions or variations specified in the finding; or

(b)

a finding in accordance with section 98 of the 1955 Act (power to convict of an offence other than that charged) as applied in relation to Standing Civilian Courts by article 91 below and Schedule 4 to this Order.

(2)

Before making a special finding, the court shall give the prosecutor and the accused the opportunity to address the court on such a finding.