HMCTS Interpreting Reports
Capita called in to explain non-attendance of interpreters again
'Copies of the emails were presented to the Judge, who said that in this case he could not make an order for wasted costs against ALS/Capita, as the court had been made aware the day before the hearing that ALS had not been able to fulfil this booking'
Old Bailey Judge demands a proper interpreter
"Make sure the interpreter is booked directly, professional and not from THAT AGENCY!"
A day in the life of an ALS-registered interpreter – Part 1
'I registered on the ALS portal to work as a court interpreter. The whole process was very easy. The only thing I had to do was to give them a name they could put in their template emails and a telephone number they could call me at.'
Breach of court order which the defendant didn't understand without an interpreter
Solicitor furious, claims the court interpreting service is rapidly declining.
