Bahamas

Chapter 91 - Criminal Procedure Code

CHAPTER 91

PART IV
GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS AND PROCEEDINGS

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(2) All evidence shall be recorded in English and, if any evidence is given in any other language, it shall be interpreted; and, in the case of any documents tendered in evidence which are written in a foreign language, a translation shall be provided. Any interpretation or translation shall be made by a person appointed or approved for the purpose by the court.

(3) If the accused does not understand English, any evidence given shall be interpreted to him in a language which he understands.

Keywords

Language
Rights during trial - interpretation and translation



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