HMCTS Interpreting Reports
Another ALS no-show: suspect released
Court has no choice but to release a suspect as ALS interpreter fails to attend before the 'custody clock' runs out
Christian Oath or Affirmation? Both!
'[...] the interpreter had no idea of the court procedure, probably didn’t understand the meaning and purpose of taking the oath and we can only guess the level of interpreting when it came to it'
Not guilty verdict communicated via body language
'The Judge was extremely furious about the new interpreter booking system via Applied Language Solutions and specifically demanded official court-approved interpreters for the next court dates'
MoJ and ALS must Listen
'Listen MoJ and ALS, I will not be there to save your contract. I am ready to lose more of my pocket money but will not be there to save you when you are trying to destroy me.'
