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NRPSI response to the Government’s Reply to the PSC Report

8th July 2025

NRPSI welcomes the MoJ’s acceptance of key Lost in Translation? recommendations, including a new Qualifications Framework and improved Quality Assurance. However, lasting reform requires addressing poor pay, conditions, and off-contract bookings. Without action, the justice system risks losing qualified interpreters. NRPSI urges formal recognition as the independent regulator and remains committed to sustainable, high-quality language services.

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NRPSI Response to MoJ Concerning PSC Report

5th July 2025

We welcome the Ministry of Justice’s (MoJ) formal response to the Public Services Committee’s report (MoJ ref: Sub 124328) and recognise the constructive steps being taken to improve the provision of language services within the courts.

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Professional Interpreters for Justice (PI4J) Response to the 2nd Report — Lost in Translation? Interpreting Services in the Courts

5th May 2025

On behalf of Professional Interpreters for Justice (PI4J), I am writing to express our appreciation for the Committee’s recent report “Lost in translation? Interpreting services in the courts.” We welcome this comprehensive examination which substantiates many of the concerns PI4J organisations have consistently raised, regarding the court interpreting system in the United Kingdom.

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Working together recommendations for public sector commissioning

24th June 2024

This paper sets out urgent recommendations for tackling immediate challenges around procurement and provision of language services for the UK’s public sector.

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PI4j manifesto 2024

24th June 2024

Professional Interpreters for Justice advocates for the use of qualified interpreters and translators to ensure equitable access to justice and public services in the UK. The “Working Together” White Paper outlines ten recommendations to improve language service quality, support fair pay, and address current challenges.

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PI4J welcomes AIT as member

1st November 2022

At the PI4J Steering Committee meeting on 28 October 2022 it was unanimously decided that AIT – Association of Interpreters and Translators – become a member organisation of PI4J.