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Part 7 · The Charge

131. Recall of witnesses on trial of altered or new charge

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If a charge is altered or a new charge is framed by the court after the start of a trial, the prosecutor and the accused must, on application to the court by either party, be allowed to recall or re‑summon and examine any witness who may have been examined, with reference to the altered or newly framed charge only, unless the court thinks that the application is frivolous or vexatious or is meant to cause delay or to frustrate justice.

Report

Part 7A

Deferred Prosecution Agreements

Part 8

Initiation of Criminal Proceedings and Complaint to Magistrate

Part 9

Pre-Trial Procedures in the State Courts

Part 10

Pre-Trial Procedures in General Division of High Court

Part 10A

Prosecution’S Obligation to Serve Certain Materials on Defence

Part 11

General Provisions Relating to Pre-Trial and Plead Guilty Procedures in All Courts

Part 12

Procedure at Trial in All Courts

Part 13

General Provisions Relating to Proceedings in Courts

Part 14

Evidence and Witnesses

Part 15

Judgment

Part 16

Sentences

Part 17

Community Sentences

Part 18

Compensation and Costs

Part 19

Disposal of Property

Part 20

Appeals, Points Reserved, Revisions and Criminal Motions

Part 21

Special Proceedings

Part 22

Miscellaneous

Schedules