Analysis and Comment
A Predictable Crisis
Professional interpreters anticipated the current problems affecting court interpreting, says Marc Starr – our skills are not easily replaced
Unqualified ‘Signer’ used in Court
It is clear this is a large contract and one that the contractor can not fill alone. As a result we have this situation: not only is the MoJ not monitoring the contract, it would appear the contractor cannot even monitor itself.
ALS Linguists: are you running the risk of contempt of court?
'I hope these ALS linguists realise the potential risk they are running to be prosecuted for a contempt of court if they are not competent to interpret and even to be sworn in as an interpreter in court proceedings'
Real Examples of ALS/Capita Payments to Linguists
Capita fails to pay agreed travel expenses
