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Section 203: Acting on verdict.

RepealedTHE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACTS, 1965, Sierra Leone

(1) When the verdict of the jury is unanimous the Judge shall give judgment in accordance with that verdict. (2) If the accused is found not guilty, the Judge shall record a judgment of acquittal. (3) If the accused person is found guilty, the Judge shall pass sentence on him accordance to law. (4) Where the jurors are not unanimous in their findings the Judge shall, after the lapse of such time as he thinks reasonable, discharge the jury. Provided that the findings of a majority of not less than two-thirds of the jury may in respect of an offence which is not punishable by death, be held, taken to be, and received by the Court as the verdict of the whole jury.

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