Official Languages Ordinance

(1)
A judge, magistrate or other judicial officer may use either or both of the official languages in any proceedings or a part of any proceedings before him as he thinks fit.
(Amended
21 of 1999 s. 24
)
(2)
The decision of a judge, magistrate or other judicial officer under subsection (1) is final.
(3)
Notwithstanding subsection (1), a party to or a witness in any proceedings or a part of any proceedings
may—
(a)
use either or both of the official languages; and
(b)
address the court or testify in any language.
(4)
Notwithstanding subsection (1), a legal representative in any proceedings or a part of any proceedings may use either or both of the official languages.
(Amended
21 of 1999 s. 24
)
(5)
The Chief Justice may make rules and issue practice directions to regulate the use of the official languages in the courts.