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What really needs changing in the Criminal Justice System re: interpreters

VB   /   Analysis and Comment   /   19 October 2012

'Without publishing a thorough analysis of interpreters’ usage in the criminal justice system (courts, tribunals, prisons, probation, police), it is futile to present any models as we do not have all the facts'

Revealed: the MoJ's secret weapon

Brendan Pells   /   Analysis and Comment   /   19 October 2012

'Having watched the PAC hearing, I'm beginning to understand why the MoJ was so relaxed about ignoring independent advice about ALS, and not bothering to stress-test  their capabilities'

Interpreter firm still missing target, official statistics reveal

Law Society Gazette   /   News   /   18 October 2012

The company contracted to provide court interpreters has failed to reach its performance target after six months, statistics released today reveal. The overall success rate for jobs completed by Applied Language Solutions between 30 January and 31 August was 89%

PIA enlightened HMCTS boss Peter Handcock in March 2012

M Lee (PIA)   /   Letters   /   18 October 2012

'The Professional Interpreters' Alliance is extremely concerned to note how ill-informed HMCTS Chief Executive Mr Peter Handcock appeared to be regarding the true state of affairs with interpreters in HMCTS when he gave evidence before the HOC Justice Committee on 6 March'


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