Interpreters and the Legal System - Couverture souple

Laster, Kathy; Taylor, Veronica

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1862871302 ISBN 13 : 9781862871304

Editeur : Federation Press, 1994

Synopsis

Competent interpreters are essential if a legal system is to serve the needs of a multicultural, multi-lingual society. Competent lawyers need to understand the issues of culture and language and how to work effectively with interpreters. This book contains law, critique and a case study of the way in which legal culture is grappling with multiculturalism in Australia and New Zealand. It takes a contemporary approach to language and law, starting from the premise that culture, language and law are inexorably linked. Contains detailed discussion of crucial topics such as: the legal 'right' to an interpreter interpreters in criminal investigations, courts and tribunals the role of interpreters and their strategic importance the role of interpreters and their strategic importance

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Federation Press
• Date d'édition: 1994
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1862871302
• ISBN 13: 9781862871304
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 304
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible