Wang li Bao v Uganda
Wang li Bao v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 85 of 2023) [2023] UGHCCRD 154 (25 October 2023)
The High Court found that the trial court failed to exercise due diligence in establishing the competence and proficiency of the interpreter in the specific Chinese dialect spoken by the appellant. The court emphasized that the right to a fair trial under Article 28(3)(f) of the Constitution requires not only the provision of an interpreter but also verification of the interpreter's ability to communicate effectively in the accused's language. The trial magistrate's assumption that 'Chinese' is a single language, without ascertaining the dialect or the interpreter's qualifications, constitute…
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- Right To Fair Trial
- Interpretation Services
- Plea Recording
- Competence Of Interpreter
- Criminal Procedure
- Foreign Nationals Rights