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BBC Radio Four: Word of Mouth with AUDIO
The job of an interpreter is normally to be in the background, not the focus of attention. But this year some normally calm voices have been raised in protest.
It’s All Greek to Me - The interpreter debacle
A man charged with perverting the course of justice is told he is a pervert. A passer-by, found by chance to speak Lithuanian, is brought in to court to act as an interpreter. And a pet rabbit is registered as a Czech interpreter.
Voicing concern
Rather than the stance of continued denial of what all on the ground can see is happening, at the very least the Ministry of Justice should forthwith consult the authentic interpreters’ groups
Not all ALS linguists are equal. Ask what deal your fellow workers have struck
Next time, when you get that desperate call asking you to hurtle across the country, you could name your price
