Criminal Procedure Code 2010 s 288
s 288 Interpretation of evidence to accused
288.—(1) Where evidence is given in a language not understood by the accused and he or she is present in person, it must be interpreted for him or her immediately in a language which the court is satisfied he or she 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.
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