Essentially a sign language interpreter can be used in any situation where a deaf person is wanting to communicate with a hearing person (and vice-versa). The need for clear and accurate information is of prime importance within the legal setting.
Situations where a professional sign language interpreter can be used:
- Police/witness interviews
- Caution & Charge
- Solicitor/Client consultation
- Precognition
- District, Sheriff & High Courts
- Magistrates Courts, Crown Courts & Old Bailey
- Civil & Criminal Court proceedings ...
JUST SIGN also provide high quality Interpreting services out-with the legal domain in a wide range of settings throughout the UK. These include:
- Conferences
- Meetings
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Presentations ...
Interpreter Service monitoring is also part of JUST SIGN's services
Other methods of communication:
In addition to sign language interpreting - other personnel can be called upon to provide communication services as required, thus providing a comprehensive communication service.
These include: Lip Speakers and Interpreters and Guide Communicators for Deafblind people.
Sign Language Interpreters and other communication service providers working under the name of Just Sign are invited to browse the 'Interpreter Area', where information on the following may be of use:
- Code of Conduct for Interpreters and Translators
(Scottish Court Sevice) - Code of Conduct & Practice (SASLI)
- Glossary of terms
- Terms and Conditions
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- taking instruction for pleading diets
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precognition
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witness statement
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legal terminology
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court proceedings ...
One in seven of the population has a hearing loss - breakdown in communication is a common experience and can have serious implications.
Not all deaf people use sign language; however, for those who do, English can be seen to be a second language.
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