Asylum-seeker support workers expected to act as interpreters without specialist training
Experts concerned that ‘cultural mediators’ being asked to provide “interpretation services” beyond their required skill set.
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Experts concerned that ‘cultural mediators’ being asked to provide “interpretation services” beyond their required skill set.
Poor interpretation undermines asylum seekers’ credibility and delays their cases, say lawyers.
Over 100 asylum appeal hearings were postponed in 2022 due to problems with interpretation.
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Poor interpreting having impact on patients, victims of crime and those seeking asylum Mary Phelan writes that lack of accredited training and poor service are having huge consequences and must be addressed by the State. By Mary Phelan Saturday 24 Apr 2021, 7:01 PM 2 hours ago 3,413 Views 0 Comments Mary Phelan Centre for T...