The Right to Interpretation and Translation in Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Regulations 2014

PART 4General

Waiving of the right to translation of essential documents

15.—(1) A person entitled under these Regulations to be provided with a translation of all essential documents may waive that right in respect of any or all of the documents.

(2) A waiver given under paragraph (1) must be—

(a)voluntary and unequivocal; and

(b)informed by legal advice, unless the person otherwise fully understands the consequences of waiving the right.

Provision of interpretation assistance and translation of essential documents free of charge

16.  Any interpretation assistance or any written translation, oral translation or oral summary of an essential document provided to a person under these Regulations must be provided free of charge.