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New courts service lost in translation
A judge has slammed the Government’s new interpreting service after a case had to be adjourned twice when a translator did not turn up
Vietnamese suspect remanded after no ALS interpreter shows up
'The hearing went ahead with no interpreter, because the court could not get any'
Crown Court trial: Tier 2 linguist, wrong language, no experience
'ALS Linguists don't have the concept of proper qualifications and guidelines etc, they are the people who are exploited, misguided and induced by ALS in the times of austerity and unemployment'
ALS Representative to Explain Non-Attendance to Crown Court Judge
'I was observing with a couple of RPSI colleagues and reporters after this court hearing was published on Courtserve.net, stating "Member of ALS agency to attend and explain non attendance on last occasion." Despite the Judge's request, no one turned up!'
