PART V – MODE OF TAKING AND RECORDING EVIDENCE IN TRIALS
SUBORDINATE COURTS
198. Interpretation of evidence to accused or his advocate
(1) Whenever any evidence is given in a language not understood by the accused, and he is present in person, it shall be interpreted to him in open court in a language which he understands.
(2) If he appears by advocate and the evidence is given in a language other than English and not understood by the advocate, it shall be interpreted to the advocate in English.
(3) When documents are put in for the purpose of formal proof, it shall be in the discretion of the court to interpret as much thereof as appears necessary.
(4) The language of the High Court shall be English, and the language of a subordinate court shall be English or Swahili.
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Fair trial standards
Rights during trial - interpretation and translation
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