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In forceGeneral duty to the court
Schedule 5ACode of conduct for interpreters
3 General duty to the court
(1)
An interpreter has an overriding duty—
(a)
to be accurate to the best of the interpreter’s ability; and
(b)
to assist the court impartially.
(2)
An interpreter’s paramount duty is to the court and not to any party to, or witness in, the proceeding (including the person engaging or paying the interpreter).
(3)
An interpreter is not an agent, assistant or advocate of a party to, or witness in, the proceeding.
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