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49.—(1) If after the commencement of the trial the prosecutor intends to—
(a)amend, or substitute another charge or charges for, a charge;
(b)discontinue proceedings on a charge;
(c)prefer an additional charge;
the prosecutor shall seek the leave of the court.
(2) Where the court gives leave to discontinue proceedings on a charge, it shall consider whether to give the direction provided for in section 83B(14) of the Act.
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