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# interpreter

This year
2024
Promised interpretation standards for asylum applications not being introduced by deadline
Poor interpretation undermines asylum seekers’ credibility and delays their cases, say lawyers.
13 Feb
9.7k
Asylum-seeker support workers expected to act as interpreters without specialist training
Experts concerned that ‘cultural mediators’ being asked to provide “interpretation services” beyond their required skill set.
Cultural mediators were introduced to speed up the asylum application process
Advocates say the lack of clarity around role risks harming asylum seekers
UN body who trains them says mediators "not legally accountable" for applications
Alice Chambers
13 Feb
13.7k
All time
Deaf groups say their members haven't been able to get the Ophelia news they need
16 Oct 2017
24.9k
44
Skype's newest feature will translate English-Spanish video chats in real-time
15 Dec 2014
6.3k
23
Calls for interpreters to be present when Deaf people attend the Dáil
14 Jul 2014
4.9k
21
Controversial Mandela signer admitted to psychiatric hospital
19 Dec 2013
14.2k
38