| (1) |
Where evidence or argument in an action is given in a language with which— |
| (a) |
any member of the Court; |
| (b) |
the legal representative of any party; or |
| (c) |
any party, if he or she is unrepresented, |
is not sufficiently conversant, the evidence or argument must be interpreted by a competent interpreter, sworn to interpret faithfully and to the best of his or her ability.
| (2) |
Every party that intends to present evidence or argument which he or she knows or ought to foresee will require interpretation, must arrange with the Registrar at least five days in advance to have an interpreter available. If the Registrar cannot make the arrangements, the party concerned must do so. |
| (3) |
Before any person is employed as an interpreter the Court may, if in its opinion it is expedient to do so, or if any party on reasonable grounds so desires, satisfy itself as to the competence and integrity of the person after hearing evidence or otherwise. |
| (4) |
Where the services of an interpreter are used in any action, the costs (if any) of the interpretation will, unless the Court orders otherwise, be costs in the cause : Provided that where the interpretation of evidence or argument given in one of the official languages of the Republic is required— |
| (a) |
by a party, the costs (if any) will be payable by that party; or |
| (b) |
by the Court, the costs will be payable by the state. |
Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972
