It is a fundamental principle of the judicial system: everyone has the right to equal justice. This also means they have the right to interpreters in the courtroom and to the translation of criminal and civil trial documents.

Unfortunately, the lack of funds needed to ensure the presence of qualified interpreters and translators and for the translation of forms, evidence and other documents for those who do not speak the language of the country is a recurring obstacle in many courts.

Foreign tourists, members of ethnic communities and people with hearing or speaking difficulties do not always see their rights respected when appearing as defendants in court. What, then, is the role and importance of these interpreters? More.

See: TraductaNet

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