'Language' in document 'Cambodia - Law on establishment of Extraordinary Chambers'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

LAW ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF EXTRAORDINARY CHAMBERS IN THE COURTS OF CAMBODIA FOR THE PROSECUTION OF CRIMES COMMITTED DURING THE PERIOD OF DEMOCRATIC KAMPUCHEA

CHAPTER X – TRIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE EXTRAORDINARY CHAMBERS

Article 35 new

In determining charges against the accused, the accused shall be equally entitled to the following minimum guarantees, in accordance with Article 14 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

a. to be informed promptly and in detail in a language that they understand of the nature and cause of the charge against them;

LAW ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF EXTRAORDINARY CHAMBERS IN THE COURTS OF CAMBODIA FOR THE PROSECUTION OF CRIMES COMMITTED DURING THE PERIOD OF DEMOCRATIC KAMPUCHEA

CHAPTER X – TRIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE EXTRAORDINARY CHAMBERS

Article 35 new

In determining charges against the accused, the accused shall be equally entitled to the following minimum guarantees, in accordance with Article 14 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

f. to have the free assistance of an interpreter if the accused cannot understand or does not speak the language used in the court;

LAW ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF EXTRAORDINARY CHAMBERS IN THE COURTS OF CAMBODIA FOR THE PROSECUTION OF CRIMES COMMITTED DURING THE PERIOD OF DEMOCRATIC KAMPUCHEA

CHAPTER XVI - WORKING LANGUAGES

Article 45 new

The official working languages of the Extraordinary Chambers shall be Khmer, English and French.