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Article 38 Objections in court

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(1)

An accused, before pleading to a charge, may object to—

(a)

the magistrate;

(b)

any member of the court;

(c)

any assessor;

(d)

any interpreter.

(2)

The accused may object to any interpreter appointed during the course of the trial.

(3)

The magistrate shall consider any objection and if he upholds it the court shall—

(a)

if the court is still properly constituted, proceed with the case; or

(b)

if the court is not still properly constituted, adjourn and report to the court administration officer.