Principle

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE – Arraignment – Taking of Plea – Language of Accused Must Be Ascertained and Used

Area of law
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

The accused's language must be ascertained and the charge read and explained in that language. English is the language of the High Court, but if the accused does not understand English, the charge must be translated. The record must show compliance. Failure to do so…

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