Principle

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — Amendment of Charge — Substitution of Charge — Continuation of Trial

Area of law
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Substitution of a charge is a permitted alteration. The principle applies to criminal procedure. The new charge must be read to the accused and a plea recorded. The trial continues. The rule ensures that the accused is not prejudiced. The proceedings are not disturbed. The…

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