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Section 288 — Interpretation of evidence to accused

As in force on 1 June 2015.

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288.Interpretation of evidence to accused

(1)Where evidence is given in a language not understood by the accused and he is present in person, it must be interpreted for him immediately in a language which the court is satisfied he understands.

(2)Where documents are put in for the purpose of formal proof, the court may choose to interpret for the accused as much of them as appears necessary.