42.—(1) This rule applies where—
(a)the court has accepted only a plea or pleas of guilty; or
(b)the court has accepted a plea or pleas of guilty and the prosecutor does not proceed to the trial of any charge to which an accused has pleaded not guilty.
(2) This rule applies whether the charge sheet is in respect of one or more than one accused.
(3) Before the court records a finding of guilty, the prosecutor shall address the court on the prosecution case.
(4) If the judge advocate is satisfied that the court may properly record a finding of guilty, the court shall record such a finding.