Section 19. Evidence to be on oath. Evidence on behalf of accused

19. Evidence to be on oath. Evidence on behalf of accused.— All evidence given under this Act shall be on oath, and the Coroner shall be bound to receive evidence on behalf of the party (if any) accused of causing the death of the deceased person. Act shall be on oath, and the Coroner shall be bound to receive evidence on behalf of the party Interpreter.— Witnesses unacquainted with the English language shall be examined through the medium of an interpreter, who shall be sworn to interpret truly as well the oath as the questions put to, and the answers given by, the witnesses. Questions suggested by jury .—After each witness has been examined, the Coroner shall inquire whether the jury wish any further questions to be put to the witness, and, if the jury wish that any such questions should be put, the Coroners shall put them accordingly. 1. Ins. by Act 4 of 1908, s. 4. 2. Subs. by Act 10 of 1881, s.6, for the original paragraphs. 3. Subs. by Act 4 of 1908, for "Act No. XV of 1869 (to provide facilities for obtaining the evidence and appearance of prisoners and for service of process upon them)". 4. Now see the Prisoners (Attendance in Courts) Act, 1955 (32 of 1955). 5. Ins. by Act 4 of 1908, s. 6.