juror might be a security risk. References of apparently lenient sentences to the Court of Appeal 220. In response to public and political criticism in England and Wales of the sentences imposed in certain cases involving very serious offences, section 36 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 gives power to the Attorney-General in England and Wales to refer as he thinks fit an apparently lenient sentence to the Court of Appeal, which would then have power to increase the sentence imposed. Leave of the Court of Appeal must be obtained. Notice of an application for leave to refer a case must be given within 28 days from the day on which the sentence was passed. One such case has so far been referred, resulting in an increase from three to six years in the prison sentence passed for incest with a 13 year—old girl. The Court of Appeal has also issued new sentencing guidelines for future cases involving offences of incest. Interpretation of court proceedings 221. Proceedings are ordinarily conducted in English. In Wales and the former county of Monmouthshire, the Welsh Language Act 1967 provides that the Welsh language may be spoken by any party, witness or other person who desires to use it in legal proceedings, subject in the case of proceedings in a court other than a magistrates' court to such prior notice as may be required by rules of courts (section 1 (1)). Where a defendant cannot speak English, the evidence against him must be translated into his own language, although the judge may waive this requirement if the defendant or his counsel wishes to CCPR/C/58/Add.6 page 51 dispense with a translation and the judge is satisfied that the defendant substantially understands the case against him. Where a witness testifies in 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the legal system in England and Wales, specifically the processes and guidelines related to sentencing and court proceedings. The text does not mention any economic, environmental, or scientific concepts, and it does not seem to be related to any of the other categories. The focus is on the legal system and its procedures, making it a good fit for the category of Law and Justice.

**Category**
Law and Justice