Cambodia

Criminal Procedure Code of Kingdom of Cambodia

CAMBODIA – CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE

BOOK 5 JUDGMENTS

TITLE 1 - Judgment of Court of the First Instance

CHAPTER 3 - CONFRONTATIONS

SECTION 3 - Conduct of Confrontations

Article 330. Assistance and Oath of a Translator

If necessary, the chairman of hearing can seek a translator. The translator shall swear according to his/her belief or religion that he/she will assist the court and translate the answers honestly. In no circumstances, can the translator be chosen from amongst judges, court clerks, police, gendarmeries, parties or witnesses.

The provisions of Article 156 (Witness without Swearing) of this Code shall also be applied.

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Fair trial standards
Rights during trial - interpretation and translation



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