Written question asked by Lord Swinfen (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 April 2000. It was answered by Lord Bach (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 April 2000.

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Bach, Lord

Question

Whether, in the interests of justice, the accuracy of Sign Language interpretation of all police interviews with profoundly deaf suspects and witnesses can be checked at a later date; and, if not, what steps they are taking to correct this situation. [HL 1987].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 1987; 612 c115-6WA

Session

1999-00

Subjects

Hearing impairment Police Police interrogation Interpreters Sign language