Rule 3.18 Use of Welsh language at magistrates’ court trialI1

England and Wales

Where a magistrates’ court trial takes place in Wales—

(a)

any party or witness may use the Welsh language; and

(b)

if practicable, at least one member of the court must be Welsh-speaking.

[Note. See section 3 of the Courts Act 2003^f1and section 22 of the Welsh Language Act 1993^f2.]

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