# The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, Rule 3.18: Use of Welsh language at magistrates’ court trial

Extent: E+W

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 2003and section 22 of the Welsh Language Act 1993.]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/909/rule/3.18 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-rules-2025/rule-3.18
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