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Bilingual Juries (Wales) Bill

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.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

14 January 2008

In Plain English

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The Bilingual Juries (Wales) Bill would require, in certain Welsh cases, that every member of a jury be bilingual in Welsh and English, by amending the Juries Act 1974. It also includes connected provisions to support this bilingual jury requirement. The aim is to ensure trials can be heard and understood in both languages, improving language access in justice.

Key Points

Applies to certain cases in Wales and requires all jurors to be bilingual in Welsh and English.
Amends Section 10 of the Juries Act 1974 to establish the bilingual requirement and related provisions.
Contains provisions for how bilingual jurors are selected, supported in court, and how language needs are met during proceedings.
Could affect jury pools, recruitment, and court administration in Wales.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and originated there.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons and originated there.

Who is affected?

Welsh jurors or potential jurorsPeople living in Wales serving on juriesCourts and court staff in WalesDefendants and witnesses in bilingual cases in WalesLegal professionals in WalesTranslation and language services within the justice system

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