398
CurrentExplanation of and reasons for orders
Chapter 8Appeals
Part 8.9Miscellaneous
398 Explanation of and reasons for orders
(1)
If the court hearing an appeal makes an order in relation to bail or makes a final order in relation to the appeal, the court must explain the meaning and effect of the order as plainly and simply as possible and in a way which it considers the parties to the appeal will understand.
(2)
An explanation under subsection (1) must be given through an interpreter to a party to the appeal who the court considers has a difficulty in communicating in the English language that is sufficient to prevent the party from understanding the explanation given by the court.
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