| Score |
|
Description |
| 4 |
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Either (a) group’s language is official language for all court proceedings or (b) use of native language is allowed for all court proceedings |
| 3 |
|
Either (a) policy provides for use of native language if prevalent in local area or (b) interpretation is required in both civil and criminal cases |
| 2 |
|
Use of native language is allowed for federal agency proceedings |
| 1 |
|
Interpretation of charges and trial in criminal cases is required |
| 0 |
|
No provision / To be determined by law |
| –1 |
|
Use of native language in court is allowed for foreigners only |
| –2 |
|
Legislative positions are limited to native speakers of official language, and group’s language is not official language |
| –3 |
|
Voting rights are limited to native speakers of official language, and group’s language is not official language |
| –4 |
|
Use of group’s language(s) is forbidden |
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