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My wife will be doing her last Tribunal case tomorrow after ten years as a court interpreter. She has always been praised by the court services for her professionalism and competence, and in her place next week will probably be someone from ALS who hasn't a clue. Amidst all the hubbub, a whole generation of the best interpreters in the country will quietly disappear, disgusted with the way they have been treated. The interpreters cannot stop the MoJ. The Courts could, but they must make up their minds now as to whether they want to fight to get back the experienced and dedicated interpreters they have been accustomed to, or just let things slide... Do nothing, your professional interpreters will just fade away, and incompetent interpreting will become the norm.

21-Feb-2012

10:09 pm