News and Links (545 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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Legal Aid update: proposed additional £20 million a year investment marks next step in government plans to rebuild legal aid sector
Increase also earmarked for immigration work, including to help victims of modern slavery and trafficking, and domestic abuse -
Turning ‘should’ in to ‘must’ is a must for NRPSI working with the government and public sector organisations; click here for more on this
‘When seeing a professional interpreter or translator their relevant qualifications, experience, independence and membership of such organisations as the National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI) should be considered’ -
Why our court system is in danger of complete collapse; click here to read the article; click here to read the article
'As the backlog of trials continues to grow, experts warn that each delay makes justice more unlikely for all parties' -
Is AI an existential threat for the jobs of most human translators and interpreters? Click here and read this article
'Translators and interpreters are often near the top of media listicles as the jobs most likely to be killed by AI' -
House of Lords Public Services Committee Inquiry in to interpreting and translation services in the courts held another oral witness session on 27th November 2024; click here to see this
Professor Sabine Braun, Professor of Translation Studies and Director of the Centre for Translation Studies, University of Surrey; Professor Richard Susskind OBE; Daniela Ford, MSc Translation & Technology Director, Centre for Translation Studies, UCL -
Remote Interpreting Affects Quality of Communication – click here for more details
The study led by Dr. Wei Zhang, Dr. Elena Davitti, and Professor Sabine Braun at the University of Surrey indicated that remote interpreting may affect the quality of communication between healthcare providers and patients -
There has been much talk in recent weeks about the current Ministry of Justice framework for interpreting in the courts and the differences with the draft new proposals due to come in to operation in October 2025; click here for details
In May 2023 NRPSI published these with some analysis of the differences. Any questions please email mike@nrpsi.org.uk -
At 10am on 12th December, AIT presents 'Honour-Based Abuse'; click here for more details
Presented by Detective Sergeant Karen Hutchings has been with Essex Police for 22 years -
At 2pm on 2nd December, AIT presents 'The quiet power of introverts, or how to love networking again'; click here for more details
Delivered by Vasiliki is a translator, interpreter, transcreator, blogger, consultant and director of Greek to Me Translations Ltd -
Review NRPSI's written submission to the House of Lords Public Service Committee Inquiry in to interpreting and translation services in the courts; click here
Ensure everything you want to say has been said; if not, then let us know by writing to mike@nrpsi.org.uk -
The House of Lords Public Services Committee heard from Mark Rice, managing director of thebigword last week on 20th November; click here to watch the session
A survey will soon be sent to you so you can give the House of Lords information, directly from you, regarding remuneration you receive when engaged to work in the courts -
See The Law Society Gazette’s story published on 21st November following the oral evidence delivered by thebigword to the House of Lords Public Service Committee Inquiry in to interpreting and translation services in the courts
‘Yet the outsourcing dogma is set to continue at the expense of the taxpayer and the operation of courts’ -
Diploma in Community Interpreting, DPSI Online
Law or Health Pathways - The translation module must be taken to meet NRPSI criteria for entry. Average length of time taken to complete course 6-12 months. Apply online. -
Click here for details of the call to withdraw interpreting services in the courts on 25th and 26th November 2024
This has been called as a full withdrawal of services, not accepting court work through any channels, including other agencies and off contract bookings -
NRPSI Registrants have been officially ‘Accredited Professionals’ since July 2023; see the news report first published last year
Important recognition established the importance of the use of qualified registered Public Service Interpreters, against the backdrop of halting significant and major miscarriages of justice
