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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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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 -
Translator agency with £15m government contract deny workers the right to holiday pay and minimum wage, according to law firm Leigh Day
Leigh Day is currently acting on behalf of interpreters and translators working for thebigword who believe they should be treated as workers and given the appropriate rights under employment law -
Note this link to the main part of the session held on 6th November 2024 in the House of Lords at the Inquiry into interpreting and translation services in the courts
Worthwhile spending an hour with this video -
UK Visas and Immigration, Border Force and Immigration Enforcement are committed to NRPSIcommitted to NRPSI; click here
See: 1.6 Are there any restrictions on who can apply? You must either be: a full member of the National Register of Public Services Interpreters (NRPSI)... -
Latest NRPSI Registrant Newsletter
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Read the Law Centre Networks Report focusing on improving police support for victims of crime with English as an additional language
Amongst many recommendations, this report suggests a consistent approach and promoting interactive training sessions for police officers, to help them identify language and communication barriers -
ITI organises many CPD events; click here for more
Supporting professionalism, the ITI offers many CPD opportunities -
Click here to explore CPD opportunities with the CIOL
Chartered Institute of Linguists organises many CPD events available for both members and non-members -
At 2pm on 27 November, AIT presents ‘Organised Crime Groups’
Delivered by David Rudd who joined the police in 1986. In September 2022 he joined the Prevent and Protect Team -
At 3pm on 22 November, AIT presents ‘A Survivor's Story of Abuse and the road to Healing and Purpose’
Delivered by Sewa Fields, who is a Domestic Violence Speaker and Abuse Prevention Expert -
At 10.30am on 16 November, AIT presents ‘Perfectionism and Imposter Syndrome’
Providing insights into perfectionism and imposter syndrome and advice helping you get a better understanding of your situation -
Read the Professional Interpreters for Justice (PI4J) submission to the House of Lords Inquiry in to interpreting and translation services in the courts; click here
The PI4J submission is clear about the need for insourcing to be reintroduced in MoJ settings -
Read The Law Society Gazette's story dated 29th October focusing on the call for change in how the Ministry of Justice handles interpreting and translation services
The government has fuelled anger by tendering for new contracts. A Lords inquiry on translation services has further highlighted disquiet over low pay
