The Role of the Interpreter in the Legal System of Northern Ireland.

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
Federation of Community Legal Centres, Vic
Advertisements

A Safe Church Safeguarding children and adults who may be vulnerable Diocesan Policies, Procedures and Guidelines Material compiled by Jill Sandham, Diocesan.
 Domestic Violence is a pattern of violent and coercive tactics;  Domestic Violence is committed by one intimate against another;  Domestic Violence.
Murder Prevention in Domestic Violence DS SHARON STRATTON
The Role of the Police Revision. The work of the police in Scotland, involves a variety of roles and duties Describe, in detail, the work of the police.
Violent Crime in Bournemouth How scared should you be? Bournemouth Strategic Leadership Forum 18 th November 2014.
Rape Prevalence and Dynamics. Sexual Assault For the purpose of this presentation, sexual assault is defined as any sort of sexual activity between at.
Consent. Two truths and a false To show you do not consent to sex, you have to say ‘no’ You can withdraw your consent to sex at any time, even if it has.
WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE OF BERMUDA Mission: Empowering women 20 years serving women 1987 to 2007.
MARAC – Supporting High Risk Victims of Domestic Abuse MARAC – Supporting High Risk Victims of Domestic Abuse Katya Bates & Alison Boyce.
Youth Justice Management Unit Early & Effective Intervention - EEI Mary Stephen - Youth Crime Co-ordinator - Moray.
Surrey Domestic Abuse Services Working together to provide support to victims and their families across Surrey.
Bali Process Workshop on “Human Trafficking: Victim Support” Bali, Indonesia 7-9 November 2006 IOM’s Approach To Victim Support.
The Epidemiology of Domestic Violence Thomas Songer, PhD Cristie Glasheen, MPH University of Pittsburgh.
Management of Allegations of Suspected Abuse Allegations of abuse and neglect can be defined as physical, psychological or sexual.
How much do you know about stalking?. How many women in Britain are stalked at some point in their adult life? (between ages of 16 – 59) A) 1 in 3 B)
Legislation and Working Practices. AIM: To understand the importance of policy and legislation To identify & summarise Key legislation To examine policies.
Select and Train the Fact- Finding Team. Selecting the Team.
Strengthening Health System Responses to Gender-based Violence in EECA: A resource package 7. Documentation of GBV 1.
CJ210: Unit 8 Sex Crimes and Burglary Investigation.
Domestic Violence and Mental Health Judith Fitzsimons Domestic Violence Co-ordinator Hackney Domestic Violence Team.
‘Interviewing Vulnerable & Intimidated Witnesses’ ‘The UK Experience’ Iceland Detectives Association Seminar 2008 Detective Constable Phil Morris LLB(Hons)
Domestic Abuse Overview in Medway By Deborah Simpson Medway Domestic Abuse Coordinator.
CHILD ABUSE SERVICES TEAM “C.A.S.T.”. VIDEO The CAST Story.
Navigating the Civil Legal System ADVOCACY FOR REFUGEES IN IDAHO CHRISTINA KING, MBA, CPM COURT ADVOCATE MANAGER.
Identifying Risk to Children. Police officers need to have a full understanding of identifying, assessing and investigating child abuse incidents and.
Crime Scene Processing.  Any questions before we begin about anything?  Unit 2 Seminar -Chain of Custody -Modus Operandi (MO) -Criminal Profiling -Importance.
YOUTH JUSTICE.
Child Safeguarding in General Practice for Sessional GPs Dr D W Jones.
NOTE TO USER: This presentation is the property of the National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV). It should not be distributed, copied or such other.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________ Successfully Investigating.
Domestic Violence A Silent Crime BY KHADIJAH KELLY.
Domestic Abuse Kishor Vithlani. Dani, 42, a domestic survivor, says: “My ex was so charming at the start of our relationship that I felt very flattered.
Hertfordshire Forward Hertfordshire Assembly Monday 7 July 2014 Domestic Abuse Sarah Taylor – Programme Manager, Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Harassment,
Disclaimer: The contents of this presentation are general in nature. Please use your discretion while following them. The author does not guarantee legal.
IRIS Identification and Referral to Improve Safety “If they ask I would answer” Judy Barber Islington IRIS Advocate Educator © Bristol University 2007.
Your future partner... Imagine yourself in 10 years time... What qualities will you be looking for in a partner? Highlight the quality you think is the.
Birmingham Safeguarding Adults Board Domestic Violence Supporting the Vulnerable.
REPORTING AND IDENTIFYING CHILD ABUSE. Physical abuse Neglect Abandonment Sexual abuse Emotional abuse Video - Raise Awareness TYPES OF CHILD ABUSE.
The Dark Side of the Family. Domestic Abuse When a family member, partner or ex-partner attempts to physically, or psychologically dominate another.
Title IX: Our Community’s Responsibility for a Safer SEU.
Domestic abuse – Learning Lessons Sarah Khalil Designated Nurse for Adult Safeguarding.
The Epidemiology of Domestic Violence Unit 2 Seminar: August 8, pm-9 pm.
By James W. Osterburg and Richard H. Ward Copyright © 2007 Matthew Bender & Company, Inc., a member of the LexisNexis Group Newark, NJ
Julie Church-TaylorTanya Kitchen MARAC & Public Protection Training Coordinator Detective Inspector South Manchester Public Protection Investigation Unit.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. Domestic violence is actual or threatened violence or harassment occurring within a household or between family members Domestic violence.
Domestic Violence Jeanette Smith Senior Crown Prosecutor.
ARE THE CURRENT LAWS AND SENTENCES DISPENSED TO OFFENDERS FOR ACTS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN SUFFICIENT AND A REFLECTION OF SOCIETIES ATTITUDES TODAY?
Module 4 – Key Planning Topics Training Materials on the International Protocol © Institute for International Criminal Investigations 2015 INTERNATIONAL.
Domestic Abuse –New Legislation Coercive and Controlling Behaviour S.76 Serious Crime Act th December 2015.
1. Define important words in this chapter
The Fifth Week Block 5a Awareness & Action
HSCB Training FREE Safeguarding Online ELearning Courses
Assault and Related Offenses
Hereford Domestic Homicide Conference
Identifying Risk to Children
Safeguarding and Devolution:Northern Ireland Perspective
VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE PREVENTION PROGRAM
Mrs. J. Bettag RN,BSN Nursing Education
Violence Violence: the use of force to kill, injure, or abuse others.
The Sixth Week Block 6a Awareness & Action
Victim Support in Dorset
Safeguarding Reflection- Domestic Abuse
And Gender Based Violence
Centre for Non-Violence
Domestic Abuse Information and Awareness
Toronto Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC)
ETHICAL CHALLENGES AND MANAGING RISK IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
The Sixth Week Block 6a Awareness & Action
Presentation transcript:

The Role of the Interpreter in the Legal System of Northern Ireland

POLICE Suspects; victims; witnesses Procedures Interviewing techniques Specialist areas

COURTS Magistrates’ Court Crown Court Family Youth

PRISONS Lawyer consultations Video links Parole Board

The Interpreter Skills: Knowledge: Ethics: Code of Conduct:

What is a police interview? A conversation ? A chat ? A question and answer game ? A search for the truth ? An attempt to obtain a confession ? A literal reproduction ?

Standard interviewing techniques Open-ended questions Closed-ended questions Multiple choice Leading questions Cognitive interview: avoid interrupting witness; allow for long pauses and silences

PITFALLS Failure to interpret everything Give a personal opinion to the police officer Changing the specific choice of words, eg “did you take something away?” to “did you steal something ?” Failure to follow the system of open-ended questions = change to close-ended questions

DEFINITION OF DOMESTIC ABUSE ‘Any incident of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse (psychological, physical, verbal, sexual, financial or emotional) inflicted on one person by another where they are or have been intimate partners or family members, irrespective of gender or sexual orientation.’

DOMESTIC ABUSE STATISTICS 1 April 07 – 31 Jan 08 1 April 08 – 31 Jan 09 Incident19,41419,309 Crime7,8397,462

DOMESTIC ABUSE Interpreter might be required to attend at the scene of an incident Form filling DASH 2009 RISK AND IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT MODEL FOR POLICE

Main Sexual Offences Art.5.Rape; Art.6.Assault by Penetration; Art.7.Sexual Assault (by touching); Art.8.Causing sexual activity

Some Changes Rape is redefined to include oral and anal penetration Consent is defined in the Order Age of consent is lowered to 16 New Offences eg Assault by Penetration, Abuse of Trust, Familial Offences, Carers, Kerb Crawling.

Medical examination room

S O B A unique initiative: “PSNI does not have officers available who are fluent in the languages most frequently required…….we have identified a number of interpreters and have provided familiarisation training to them alongside our Specialist Firearms Officers.”

The Court Interpreter Simultaneous interpreting - defendant Consecutive interpreting - the record Witness’ demeanour Translation - documents Ethics - fidelity; confidentiality; impartiality; professional conduct Quality - monitoring

Cellalone!

The dreaded night call