NorwayDemokrati 14 · Democracy and human rights
A woman who does not understand Norwegian is accused in a criminal case. What does she have the right to?
In the exam (Norwegian)
En kvinne som ikke forstår norsk, er tiltalt i en straffesak. Hva har hun rett til?
- aNot having to appear in courtÅ slippe å møte i retten
- bHaving the case dealt with in her home countryÅ få saken behandlet i hjemlandet sitt
- cAn interpreter paid for by the stateEn tolk som staten betalerCorrect answer
Why?
A fair trial means that the accused must understand what happens in court. That is why she has the right to an interpreter, and in criminal cases the state pays for the interpreter.
Translated with AI. In the exam the question is in Norwegian, as shown above.
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