'Language' in document 'Saint Vincent - Constitution'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

CHAPTER 1
PROTECTION OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

Provisions to secure protection of law

8. (2) Every person who is charged with a criminal offence -

b. shall be informed as soon as reasonably practicable, in a language that he understands and in detail, of the nature of the offence charged ;

CHAPTER 1
PROTECTION OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

Provisions to secure protection of law

8. (2) Every person who is charged with a criminal offence -

f. shall be permitted to have without payment the assistance of an interpreter if he cannot understand the language used at the trial.