Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 11, 2018 17:15:44 GMT 12
LAW SOCIETY SURPRISED BY RESISTANCE TO USE OF TE REO IN COURT
The Māori Law Society is surprised to hear about the use of te reo Māori being questioned at the High Court.
Justice Timothy Brewer queried a crown law officer after she delivered her introduction in te reo Māori.
The Māori Law Society co-president Glenn Tootill said it was not unusual for te reo Māori to be used during introductions.
"In this particular situation she had actually given a explanation of what she had given in te reo Māori."
He understood it was a bit of different when entire submissions were given in te reo Māori.
"As with the situation here it was a brief introduction so it was a bit surprising to read some of the comments of the judge."
The Māori Language Act guarantees the right to speak te reo Māori in legal proceedings......
www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/375621/law-society-surprised-by-resistance-to-use-of-te-reo-in-court
The Māori Law Society is surprised to hear about the use of te reo Māori being questioned at the High Court.
Justice Timothy Brewer queried a crown law officer after she delivered her introduction in te reo Māori.
The Māori Law Society co-president Glenn Tootill said it was not unusual for te reo Māori to be used during introductions.
"In this particular situation she had actually given a explanation of what she had given in te reo Māori."
He understood it was a bit of different when entire submissions were given in te reo Māori.
"As with the situation here it was a brief introduction so it was a bit surprising to read some of the comments of the judge."
The Māori Language Act guarantees the right to speak te reo Māori in legal proceedings......
www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/375621/law-society-surprised-by-resistance-to-use-of-te-reo-in-court