HMCTS Interpreting Reports
Change of plea in Guildford sex assault case after interpreter error
James Bloomer, defending, said his client had mistakenly admitted the alleged offence two weeks ago because he was unable to understand his Indonesian interpreter
Cannabis factory case dropped because Vietnamese interpreter not available
Three Vietnamese men accused of running a cannabis factory have had the case against them dropped – because an interpreter was not available.
Case adjourned so an interpreter can be present
A man facing allegations of drug dealing in Yeovil has had his case adjourned so an interpreter can be present.
Telford man's rape trial postponed because of interpreter blunder
A rape trial in Shropshire has had to be postponed for five months – after a blundering agency sent the wrong interpreter.
