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Publication details [#12652]
Rombouts, Dirk. 2005. Police interviews with the assistance of a court interpreter: critical thoughts based on practical experience. In Gasille, Willem Jan and Heleen Keijzer-Lambooy, eds. Aequilibrium: instruments for lifting language barriers in intercultural legal proceedings (Cahiers voor Juridisch Vertalen en Tolken 3). Utrecht: ITV Hogeschool voor Tolken en Vertalen. pp. 143–153.
Publication type
Chapter in book
Publication language
English
Abstract
In the article the author briefly sketches the situation where police interviews take place with the assistance of a court interpreter in the judicial district of Antwerp where since a few years compulsory courses for court interpreters have been given, which has improved the level and expertise of court interpreters. The author gives his experiences as a police officer. What applies for police interviews also applies for court sessions. The ethical guidelines apply to both situations.
Source : A. Matthyssen