News and Links (790 results)
In this news section of the NRPSI website, we publish updates on our current work and related events in the interpreting profession. Whether you are an interpreter or a client of interpreting services, a member of the media or general public, you will find information relevant to the interpreting profession.
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At 2pm on 30 January, AIT presents 'Understanding Mental Health - an Interpreter's Guide'; click here for more information
Delivered by Steve Baker, who retired from Northumbria Police in 2021 having completed 30 years service. He has undertaken numerous roles including the force Counter Terrorism lead for Preventing vulnerable individuals from becoming radicalised -
At 3pm on 19 January, AIT presents 'Researching Transcription and Interpreting in Police Contexts'; click here for more
This session will offer participants, both from translation and interpreting and policing and law enforcement, an opportunity to familiarise with research on transcription and interpreting in police contexts and to engage in a discussion of both research -
At 3pm on 26 January, AIT presents 'The world of transcreation: from luxury yachts to food for your cats'; click here for more information
Delivered by Vasiliki, who is a translator, interpreter, transcreator, blogger, consultant and director of Greek to Me Translations Ltd. She works with English, Greek and French herself and has a team of trusted colleagues who can cover other languages -
European nations to begin major talks on ECHR migration rule changes; click here for more information
European countries including the UK have agreed to negotiate a new approach to the continent's main human rights treaty, in a bid to make it easier to deport illegal migrants -
Dozens of asylum appeals delayed over interpreting issues; new story from Ireland; click here for more
42 hearings in the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT) were postponed in 2025 due to the interpreter failing to show up, 20 because the interpreter was unavailable, wo were postponed because the interpreter was late -
Researchers looking for interpreters to take part in a project investigating the experiences and perspectives of interpreters involved in sexual orientation and gender identity-based (SOGI) asylum claims in the UK; click here for more information
Research based on conducting short (around 30 minutes) informal interviews with interpreters working in legal contexts -
The judiciary were given just 24 hours' notice of Government plans to abolish the Immigration and Asylum Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal. The Home Office published a policy paper outlining major reforms to the asylum system; click here for more
Lady Chief Justice said the Government intended to abolish the First-tier Tribunal of the Immigration and Asylum Chamber altogether -
Cornwall infant died amid language barrier and 'lack of professional curiosity'; click here for more information
A nine-month-old baby died after a language barrier sparked complications in her treatment, an inquest has heard -
Diary date: ‘Linguists Collective Conference & International Mother Language Day Celebration’; Saturday, 21st February 2026
NRPSI will be presenting at the event -
Read the recently published ‘Cross-Cultural Communication and Language Support: Standards for Maternity Care and Women's Health’; click here
‘Interpreters in maternity and neonatal services should be fully trained and qualified. The preferred qualification is a Level 6 Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) or a Level 6 Diploma in Community Interpreting’ Section 5, page 38 -
Read the recently published ‘Cross-Cultural Communication and Language Support: Standards for Maternity Care and Women's Health’; click here
‘Interpreters in maternity and neonatal services should be fully trained and qualified. The preferred qualification is a Level 6 Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) or a Level 6 Diploma in Community Interpreting’ Section 5, page 98 -
Emily Dugan wrote an article in the Sunday Times on 7th December headlined ‘An Affront to Justice’ where she wrote about what could be done in the courts to avoid removing jury trials; click here
The seventh suggestion she made was ‘Improve interpreters’ reliability’ as last year 77 trials in the crown court and 712 trails in magistrates courts were cancelled on the first day due to an interpreter not turning up -
'Lack of interpreters contributed to deaths of 34 babies last year'; click here
“This study shows that the lack of interpretation (sic) services may ultimately prove fatal,” said Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy. Lack of professional interpreting, with regulated and registered practitioners, is nt in the public interest and ca -
Australia’s Federal Family Court Issues Stringent New Interpreter Rules; click here for more information
Much to read and there is a useful PDF worth exploring -
Law Society website news story regarding complaint procedures: ‘HMCTS reinforces complaints channels for interpreting issues’; click here for more information
HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is emphasising correct complaint procedures following the recent House of Lords Committee's concern that problems may be under-reported
