PART 6SERVICE OF DOCUMENTS
Service out of the jurisdiction
Translation of application form or other document6
1
Except where paragraphs (4) and (5) apply, every copy of the application form or other document filed under rule 6.16 (service through foreign governments, judicial authorities and British Consular authorities) must be accompanied by a translation of the application form or other document.
2
The translation must be—
a
in the official language of the country in which it is to be served; or
b
if there is more than one official language of that country, in any official language which is appropriate to the place in the country where the application form or other document is to be served.
3
Every translation filed under this rule must be accompanied by a statement by the person making it that it is a correct translation, and the statement must include that person's name, address and qualifications for making the translation.
4
The applicant is not required to file a translation of the application form or other document filed under rule 6.16 where it is to be served in a country of which English is an official language.
5
The applicant is not required to file a translation of the application form or other document filed under rule 6.16 where—
a
the person on whom the document is to be served is able to read and understand English; and
b
service of the document is to be effected directly on that person.
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