Court cases around the country are still being delayed for want of interpreters who are supposed to be supplied by arch outsourcers Capita.
Today’s Sentinel reports on a case that was adjourned yesterday at North Staffordshire Justice Centre in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Maris Dombovskis of Longton is charged with failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis, driving without insurance and without a licence on January 19.
District Judge Jack McGarva adjourned the case until February 29 to arrange for an interpreter.
This was the second time last week that a court case at this court complex had to be adjourned for lack of an interpreter.
On Tuesday 23rd February magistrates adjourned the case of a Polish resident of Smallthorne charged with assault for 3 days to arrange for an interpreter, The Sentinel also reported.