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Interpreting the interpreters’ strike
As a governmental strategy, ‘Ignore them and they’ll disperse’ often works a treat, just as it did when two million vainly marched against the second Iraq War
Channel 4 News: Court translation service in crisis after cost-cutting deal
A government deal aimed at cutting the cost of court translation services, results in a boycott by translators and additional cost to the taxpayer, Channel 4 News has learned
The interpreter's story: Mirela Watson
Mirela Watson, 43, is a Romanian-born interpreter with 15 years' experience of court interpreting in the UK. She is also a member of the Association of Police and Court Interpreters.
Foreign crime suspects walking free on bail in Birmingham due to interpreter crisis
Foreign suspects are being allowed to walk free from police custody before questioning because of a shortage of interpreters.
