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Criminal Procedure Act 1972

PART V - MODE OF TAKING AND RECORDING EVIDENCE IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS

149 Interpretation of evidence to accused

(1) Where 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) Where documents are put in for the purpose of formal proof it shall be in the discretion of the Court to interpret to the accused as much thereof as appears necessary.

Keywords

Language
Fair trial standards
Rights during trial - interpretation and translation
Rights during trial - disclosure of evidence to defence



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