Analysis and Comment
The court interpreting system has gone to the dogs!
'So when interpreters don't turn up - no sanction for them but we don't get paid. When we want to cancel, they still get paid and we lose out. This system has gone to the dogs! '
Capita attempts to subcontract their work to other agencies
Who is behind upholding this unprofitable, undermanned and badly managed contract?
SOMI's response to Home Office consultation on revised PACE codes of practice
'The only way to ensure quality of result for the victim and fairness for the perpetrator in any case is having good quality interpreters'
Home Office consultation on PACE (closing date 25/09/13)
The right to high quality interpretation and translation during criminal proceedings is a cornerstone of a fair trial, and will be enforceable under EU law from October 2013
