Singapore legislation
Section 209
Section 209
Interpretation of evidence to accused
(1)
Whenever any evidence is given in a language not understood by the accused and he is present in person, it shall be interpreted to him forthwith in a language which he understands.
(2)
When documents are put in for the purpose of formal proof, it shall be in the discretion of the court to interpret as much of them as appears necessary. [208