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Rule 34A.1 Interpretation and applicationF1

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

(1)

In this Chapter—

  • “the Act of 2003” means the Extradition Act 2003;

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  • “interpretation assistance” means—

    1. (a)

      in relation to a person who does not speak or understand English, an oral translation of—

      1. (i)

        the proceedings into the person’s native language or any other language which the person speaks or understands; and

      2. (ii)

        any communication by the person into English; or

    2. (b)

      in relation to a person who has a hearing or speech impediment, such appropriate assistance as the person requires to be able to understand the proceedings and communicate effectively;

  • “Part 1 proceedings” means court proceedings relating to the execution of a Part 1 warrant;

  • “Part 1 warrant” is to be construed in accordance with section 2(2) of the Act of 2003.

(2)

This Chapter applies to Part 1 proceedings.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Sch. 2 Ch. 34A inserted (10.10.2014) by Act of Adjournal (Amendment of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 and Criminal Procedure Rules 1996) (Miscellaneous) 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/242), paras. 1(2), 3(2)

F2

Words in Sch. 2 rule 34A.1 omitted (30.6.2023) by virtue of Act of Adjournal (Criminal Procedure Rules 1996 Amendment) (European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020) 2023 (S.S.I. 2023/169), paras. 1(2), 2(2)(b) (with para. 3)

Notes on Chapter 34A

Textual amendments

F2

Words in Sch. 2 Ch. 34A heading substituted (30.6.2023) by Act of Adjournal (Criminal Procedure Rules 1996 Amendment) (European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020) 2023 (S.S.I. 2023/169), paras. 1(2), 2(2)(a) (with para. 3)