Overview

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 include Language, Communication, Interpreting and the Law Interpreters and the Police Part I: Dealing with suspects Part II: Communication and interpreters Part III: Witnesses and victims Entry into the United Kingdom Part I: Entry procedures, including: Stage I: Adjudications; Stage II: Immigration Part II: HM Revenue and Customs Interpreters and the Courts Part I: Courts in England and Wales Part II: Interpreters in court Part III: Court procedures Working with the Probation Service Part I: Criminal cases Part II: Family proceedings Part III: Probation Service initiatives Prisons and prisoners Professional Standards Reviews '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 Reviews Authors Joan 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.

Full Product Details

Author:   Joan Colin ,  Ruth Morris
Publisher:   Waterside Press
Imprint:   Waterside Press
Dimensions:   Width: 14.60cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 21.40cm
Weight:   0.281kg
ISBN:  

9781872870281

ISBN 10:   1872870287
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   01 May 1996
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

The contents of this excellent work - which will be of interest not just to interpreters but to anyone concerned with legal processes and the interests of justice - include:1 Language, Communication, Interpreting and the Law2 Interpreters and the PolicePart I: Dealing with suspectsPart II: Communication and interpretersPart III: Witnesses and victims3 Entry to the United KingdomPart I: Entry proceduresStage I: Adjudications. Engaging interpreters for immigration appealsStage II: The Immigration Appeals TribunalPart II: Her Majesty's Customs and Excise4 Interpreters and the CourtsPart I: Courts in England and WalesPart II: Interpreters in courtPart III: Court procedures5 Working with the Probation ServicePart I: Criminal casesPart II: Family proceedingsPart III: Probation Service initiatives6 Prisons7 Professional Standards8 Beyond England and Wales9 Wind-Up

Reviews

'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 Reviews

Author Information

Joan 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.

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