Principle

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW ā€” Fair Hearing ā€” Judge Translating Document Suo Motu at Judgment Stage ā€” Whether Constitutes Breach of Fair Hearing

Area of law
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

A judge cannot act as interpreter and judge simultaneously. Private translation without the accused's knowledge violates fair hearing. The principle applies to all trials. The interpreter must be sworn and subject to cross-examination. The judge's private knowledge cannot replace evidence. The rule protects the accused'sā€¦

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