Kiribati

Criminal Procedure Code

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

Interpretation of evidence to accused
182. (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) 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.

Keywords

Fair trial standards
Rights during trial - legal assistance
Rights during trial - present at trial
Rights during trial - interpretation and translation



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