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Judge criticises court translation service
Judge David Pugh was left frustrated after a Romanian interpreter failed to attend a court hearing.
Courts: Interpreters
To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the remarks by Baroness Williams of Trafford on 18 May (HL Deb, col 558) that interpreters "will be removed from the register if they fail to reach the required standard", what are the detailed components of "the required standard".
Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton's assault trial abandoned as evidence 'lost in translation'
The trial of Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton has been adjourned and the jury discharged because of communication difficulties.
Courts and Tribunals: Interpreters
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what safeguards his Department has put in place to ensure that interpreters used in court and tribunal hearings are qualified to undertake the role.
