Court interpreting fiasco rumbles on

The Capita/ALS court interpreting fiasco (posts passim) is a story that seems set to run for some time yet.

The crossbench (i.e. independent) peer Baroness Coussins, who is also a Vice-President of the Chartered Institute of Linguists, has tabled an oral question for the government in tomorrow’s House of Lords business.

Her oral question is:

Baroness Coussins to ask Her Majesty’s Government what quality criteria they are using to assess the performance of Capita in delivering interpreting services to the criminal justice system.

Many of us either in or associated to the language and legal professions, as well as those interested in the administration of justice will await the Government’s answer with interest.

Hat tip: Richard McCarthy