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Court backlog in interpreter shortage
A shortage of interpreters is causing massive backlogs in court cases, according to one lawyer. The government privatised translator services after striking a £300m deal with Applied Language Solutions. But a lack of translators at Croydon’s courts is causing delays, increasing waiting times and costs.
Difficult to comprehend
'The right to be understood in criminal proceedings is an indispensable aspect of the right to a fair trial'
Do you remember “joined up thinking”? It was a buzz-phrase in government circles a few years ago
'As I write, the consequences of MoJ’s contract with Applied Language Solutions (ALS) are being felt, with many cases delayed. And, when the CPS bring in their digital reforms (due on 1 April), the fun will really start!'
Another hearing adjourned so an interpreter can be found
The hearing was adjourned until May 9 so that a Russian interpreter could be present
