'Language' in document 'Albania - Constitution'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

PART TWO--FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

CHAPTER II--PERSONAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

Article 28

1. Everyone whose liberty has been taken away has the right to be notified immediately, in a language that he understands, of the reasons for this measure, as well as the accusation made against him. The person whose liberty has been taken away shall be informed that he has no obligation to make a declaration and has the right to communicate immediately with his lawyer, and he shall also be given the possibility to exercise his rights.

PART TWO--FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

CHAPTER II--PERSONAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

Article 31

In a criminal proceeding, everyone has the right:

c. to have the assistance of a translator without charge, when he does not speak or understand the Albanian language ;