To amend section 10 of the Juries Act 1974 to provide that in certain cases all members of a jury be bilingual in Welsh and English; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
14 January 2008
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The bill would change the Juries Act 1974 so that, in certain cases in Wales, every member of a jury must be bilingual in Welsh and English. It is intended to support Welsh-language participation in court by ensuring jurors can understand and contribute in both languages, with related changes to the law.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Commons, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to committee or further stages.
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