DMBM660130 - Summary proceedings: Welsh language in summary proceedings
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Welsh is an official language in the United Kingdom. The Welsh Language Act 1993provides that Welsh speakers may speak that language in legal proceedings. The Act alsoimposes a duty on public bodies to present statutory forms in Welsh.
In addition the Magistrates' Court (Welsh Forms) Rules 1986 provide for the use of Welshlanguage forms in summary proceedings. If a debtor requests them at any stage in theproceedings, you should request a Welsh language version of the form by memo from
The Welsh Language Unit
Ty Glas
Llanishen
Cardiff CF4 5TS.
The following forms are available in Welsh
- SP24W Summons
- SP26BW Copy minute of Order for service
- SP35W Distress warrant.
However, even when you use a Welsh version of any form, always complete any certificateof service in English.