Court Interpreters and Fair Trials

"Court Interpreters and Fair Trials" is a comprehensive examination of the role of court interpreters in criminal proceedings, which has gained significance due to globalization and the resulting increase in individuals who do not understand the language of the courtroom. In this scholarly work, John Henry Dingfelder Stone analyzes the various errors made by interpreters and the resulting legal and practical consequences. While the error rate of interpreters has been studied in research for decades, the impact of these errors on the fairness of criminal trials remains largely unexplored. This book connects insights from interpreter research with legal aspects, highlighting how interpreters influence the right to a fair trial under international law. It offers a critical perspective on the standards applicable to national legal systems, making it an important work for professionals in the fields of law and interpreting.