287
In forcePower of judge to record verdict of acquittal
Part 12Procedure, evidence, verdict etc
287 Power of judge to record verdict of acquittal
(1)
If, on the trial of a person for an offence against this Act or any other territory law, the judge would have power to direct the jury to return a verdict of acquittal in respect of that offence, the judge may, instead of giving such a direction, make an order—
(a)
discharging the jury from returning a verdict in respect of that offence; and
(b)
recording a verdict of acquittal in respect of that offence.
(2)
An order under subsection (1) shall, for all purposes, have the same effect as a verdict of acquittal returned by a jury.
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