Section 30 — Evidence Act 1995 (NSW)

Interpreters

A witness may give evidence about a fact through an interpreter unless the witness can understand and speak the English language sufficiently to enable the witness to understand, and to make an adequate reply to, questions that may be put about the fact.

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Related sections

s 27 — Parties may question witnesses
s 28 — Order of examination in chief, cross-examination and re-examination
s 29 — Manner and form of questioning witnesses and their responses
s 31 — Deaf and mute witnesses
s 32 — Attempts to revive memory in court
s 33 — Evidence given by police officers

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