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EU Rights to Interpretation in Trials is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document discusses a proposal for an EU Directive to set common minimum standards regarding the right to interpretation and translation in criminal proceedings throughout the EU. It aims to improve the rights of suspects and accused persons who do not understand or speak the language of the proceedings. Currently, standards vary between EU countries and there is a risk foreign suspects will not receive a fair trial. The proposal would guarantee interpretation during all criminal justice phases and writ

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