Swearing of interpreter and shorthand-writer
Section 108 of the Navy Act, 1957 deals with swearing of interpreter and shorthand-writer. At any time during the trial, should the court think it necessary, an impartial person may be employed to serve as an interpreter and sworn or affirmed as such in the following manner:-- "I......................................do swear in the name of God solemnly affirm that I will to the best of my The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1958.
(1) At any time during the trial, should the court think it necessary, an impartial person may be employed to serve as an interpreter and sworn or affirmed as such in the following manner:--
"I......................................do swear in the name of God solemnly affirm that I will to the best of my ability truly interpret and translate as I will be required to do touching the matter before this court-martial."
(2) During the trial, an impartial person shall be employed as a shorthand-writer and duly sworn or affirmed as such in the following manner:--
"I......................................do swear in the name of God solemnly affirm that I will truly take down to the best of my power the evidence to be given before this court-martial and such other matters as I will be required, and when required, will deliver to the court a true transcript of the same."
Section 108, The Navy Act, 1957 (Act 62 of 1957).
Questions about Section 108
What does Section 108 of the Navy Act deal with?
Section 108 of the Navy Act is headed "Swearing of interpreter and shorthand-writer". At any time during the trial, should the court think it necessary, an impartial person may be employed to serve as an interpreter and sworn or affirmed as such in the following manner:-- "I......................................do swear in the name of God solemnly affirm that I will to the best of my
How do I find court cases under Section 108 of the Navy Act?
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When did Section 108 of the Navy Act come into force?
Section 108 of the Navy Act, cited as Navy Act 1957 108, came into force on 01 Jan 1958, having been enacted on 27 Dec 1957. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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