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

Complaints about interpretation assistance and translation of essential documents in police custody, etc.

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6.—(1) A person entitled under this Part to be provided with interpretation assistance, or a translation of all essential documents, may complain to an appropriate constable if—

(a)the person is not provided with interpretation assistance, or (as the case may be) a written translation or oral translation or oral summary of all essential documents, within a reasonable period of time; or

(b)the interpretation assistance or (as the case may be) any written translation or oral translation or oral summary of an essential document provided, is of insufficient quality to safeguard the fairness of the police proceedings.

(2) On determining a complaint made under paragraph (1), an appropriate constable must give such direction as the constable considers necessary to safeguard the fairness of the police proceedings.