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Qualified interpreters "grossly overpaid" and "taking advantage of the system?" Empty words with no evidence

Comment by David Hutchins, Solicitor   /   Analysis and Comment   /   21 September 2012

"What Blunt’s comments indicated was this: that he had no respect for or understanding of the degree of care and dedication that many interpreters (and translators) apply to their work. He was a Justice Minister and was therefore speaking for the government."

ALS Linguist: late, rushing to get away and unprepared

GS   /   HMCTS Interpreting Reports   /   21 September 2012

'It is getting ridiculous and the plague is worsening and spreading everywhere'

‘Shocking failings’ of court contract

Oldham Evening Chronicle   /   News   /   20 September 2012

A Parliamentary committee is to hold an inquiry into the “shocking failings” of the Saddleworth company awarded a five-year government contract to provide translation services to the nation’s justice system

National Audit Office Report: ALS Consultant's profound reservations

Brendan Pells   /   Analysis and Comment   /   20 September 2012

'I expect I would not be alone to hear Mr Townsley elaborate on what his 'profound reservations' are, and why he did not speak out earlier when it was clear that the standards of interpreting in the justice system were collapsing'


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