Score Description
4 Allows use of native language for all court proceedings
3 Provides for use of native language in local areas where language is preva­lent and/or provides for inter­pre­ta­tion in both civil and crim­inal cases
2 Allows use of native language for federal agency proceedings
1 Provides for inter­pre­ta­tion of charges and trial in crim­inal cases
0 No provi­sion / To be deter­mined by law
–1 Permits use of native language in court by foreigners only
–2 Limits legisla­tive posi­tions to native speakers of offi­cial language
–3 Limits voting rights to native speakers of offi­cial language
–4 Forbids use of specific language(s) or of language(s) prohib­ited by law

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