Tag: interpretation
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Inadequate compensation for interpreters in Italian criminal trials jeopardize the right to a fair trial (Corte Cost. 16/25)Establishing lower rate form the 3rd hour on (from 7 euros / hor to 3 euros / hour) violates the principle of reasonableness (Article 3 of the Italian Constitution): underfunding and inadequate compensation for interpreters in criminal trials jeopardize the right to a fair hearing for non-Italian-speaking defendants.
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Translation of pretrial detention order in extradition proceeding is mandatory (Cass. 40153/24)Under Italian law, the order of pretrial detention in extradition proceedings has to be translated in writing for non Italian speaking defendants.
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Criminal judicial authority cannot verify qualification of interpreters and translators (2023)
As the current Italian legislation stands, it appears that there is a lack in the criminal division in the Committee in charge of training and review at the register of…