Interpreters and the Legal Process

Interpreters and the Legal Process is intended for people interested in language, communication, interpreting and translation as they affect legal matters - including for interpreters and legal personnel. The book provides explanations and guidance to law practitioners, administrators and interpreters to help them cope effectively in a range of legal settings. While focusing on England and Wales, it provides examples of international good practice and standards of professional behaviour. Written for everyone concerned with interpreting situations - whether affecting non-English speakers or deaf people - Interpreters and the Legal Process is essential reading for people across the entire legal sphere. The book is in use for training in various countries.Contents includeLanguage, Communication, Interpreting and the LawInterpreters and the PolicePart I: Dealing with suspectsPart II: Communication and interpretersPart III: Witnesses and victimsEntry into the United KingdomPart I: Entry procedures, including: Stage I: Adjudications; Stage II: ImmigrationPart II: HM Revenue and CustomsInterpreters and the CourtsPart I: Courts in England and WalesPart II: Interpreters in courtPart III: Court proceduresWorking with the Probation ServicePart I: Criminal casesPart II: Family proceedingsPart III: Probation Service initiativesPrisons and prisonersProfessional StandardsReviews'Weighty and immensely readable': Law Society Gazette'An extremely practical guide': The Law'A scholarly work with everyday practical messages': Wig and Gavel'A handy little book which was needed': Internet Law Book ReviewsAuthorsJoan Colin is a justice of the peace and an independent trainer of interpreters and lawyers in relation to the topics covered in this book.Ruth Morris is a practitioner and academic based in Israel and specialising in interpreting and translating.