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47.—(1) This rule applies where in respect of one charge sheet—
(a)the judge advocate has accepted a plea or pleas of guilty;
(b)a plea or pleas of not guilty have been entered; and
(c)the prosecuting authority proceeds to the trial of any charge on which a plea of not guilty has been entered.
(2) This rule applies whether the charge sheet is in respect of one or more than one accused.
(3) Unless the judge advocate directs otherwise, the trial of any charge to which an accused has pleaded not guilty shall proceed in accordance with these Rules before the court-martial considers any guilty plea.
(4) The prosecuting authority, so far as is possible, shall not—
(a)address the court on any fact, or
(b)lead evidence,
relating to a charge to which any accused has pleaded guilty, except where that fact or evidence relates also to a charge to which any accused has pleaded not guilty.
(5) After the court has announced its finding on each charge in respect of which a plea of not guilty has been entered, the court shall be told of any guilty plea.
(6) The court shall proceed to sentencing of the accused.
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