38In the second place, it should be noted that, as, inter alia, recitals 14, 17 and 22 of Directive 2010/64 state, that directive seeks to ensure, for suspected or accused persons who do not speak or understand the language of the proceedings, the right to interpretation and translation by facilitating the application of that right with a view to ensuring that those persons have a fair trial. Therefore, Article 3(1) and (2) of that directive provide that Member States are to ensure that those persons are, within a reasonable period of time, provided with a written translation of all documents, including the judgment handed down in their regard, which are essential for the purpose of ensuring that they are able to exercise their rights of defence and safeguarding the fairness of the proceedings.
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