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A new contract for providing interpreters in courts is unlikely to meet an expected £12 million saving in its first year, the Government has admitted
27 requests refused under the cost limit and 29 under the FOIA exemptions
'We are looking at a real opportunity. No longer do the media label interpreters as scroungers, the courts can recognise an interpreter of quality and work can be done with government on ensuring trained, registered interpreters are in court working for fair pay, and being respected for it.'
'We urge the Ministry of Justice to rescind the present agreement and dialogue with industry stakeholders to enact a reasonable contract that will include mandatory certification standards as offered by the National Registry of Public Service Interpreters'
