HMCTS Interpreting Reports
Judge criticises translation service after interpreter fails to attend
A frustrated judge has once again criticised a court translation service after another case at Ipswich Crown Court had to be adjourned because an interpreter failed to attend court.
Cannabis case delayed until June for Vietnamese interpreter
A VIETNAMESE man charged with cannabis production three years ago has had his case adjourned until an interpreter is available.
'Do you speak basic English?': Pakistani man from Worcester challenged in court
A Pakistani man who 'threatened violence' was challenged by a magistrate about whether he needed an interpreter as he was asked if he understood 'basic English'.
Sentencing of driver responsible for man's death postponed
Sentencing of driver responsible for man's death postponed after an "administrative error" on the part of the company responsible for providing the court with an interpreter in Mandarin.
