Bahamas

Chapter 91 - Criminal Procedure Code

CHAPTER 91

PART V
PROVISIONS RELATING TO PRELIMINARY INQUIRIES INCLUDING THE USE OF EXPERT DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE THEREAT AND IN OTHER CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS

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(6) If a statement is made by a witness in a language other than that in which it is taken down and the witness does not understand the language in which it is taken down, it shall be interpreted to him in a language which he understands by an interpreter who shall be sworn in accordance with the provisions of the 0aths Act, and the identity of the interpreter shall be recorded thereon by the magistrate.

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Fair trial standards
Rights during trial - interpretation and translation



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