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Privatisation of court interpreting 'had problems', admits Justice Minister
The Justice Minister Crispin Blunt has admitted there had been problems with the introduction of a private contract for court interpreters as translators prepare to stage a protest today
Court translators to protest against new contract
Interpreters are set to protest outside the Commons later over a new contract privatising court translation services
Unite joins interpreting campaign
Britain’s biggest trade union this week joined a campaign for the Ministry of Justice to bring courtroom interpreting services back in-house from a contract with Applied Language Solutions (ALS)
Judge hits out at interpreter delay
A judge has warned delays to court proceedings caused by interpreters failing to attend could lead to defendants absconding or committing new crimes
