# The Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2013, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Rules)
These Rules make the following amendments to The Criminal Procedure Rules 2013, S.I. 2013/1554:
Rule
Amendment
Part 3
Rule 3.8 is amended to provide for the procedure where the defendant requires interpretation.
Part 5
Rule 5.4 is amended to require the court officer to record the identity of any interpreter or intermediary, and to record any waiver by the defendant of the right to attend a hearing and any waiver of the translation of a document.
These Rules come into force on 27th October 2013.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/2525/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-amendment-rules-2013/note
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