Interpretation of evidence in criminal cause

(1) In any criminal cause or matter in which evidence is given in a language not understood by a defendant or an accused person, the evidence shall be interpreted to him in a language which he understands. 57 (2) If the court thinks any document unnecessary to be fully interpreted, it may direct the substance only thereof to be interpreted or explained. (3) An interpreter shall be sworn to interpret in accordance with the provisions of the Oaths Act. CAP. 130.