Sweden: Interpreter tells migrant not to ‘tarnish Islam’
December 27, 2020 3:00 PM BY ROBERT SPENCER
How many migrants in Sweden would agree with this interpreter? No one knows, because no one dares investigate. But before too long, the answer will be clear to everyone.
“Interpreters are accused of serious errors – reports are dropped when word for word,” translated from “Tolkar anklagas för allvarliga fel – anmälningar läggs ned när ord står mot ord,” SVT Nyheter, December 25, 2020:
A bad interpretation can sabotage a trial or an asylum case. Nevertheless, there are major shortcomings in the interpreting industry, SVT’s review shows. In the state’s supervision of the authorized interpreters, many cases are closed when the interpretation is word for word. And an interpreter who does not have authorization can get new assignments – also from authorities.
In Sweden, there are authorized and non-authorized interpreters. The authorized persons must undergo tests and are under the supervision of the State Chamber of Deputies, which can issue warnings or withdraw the authorization. SVT’s review shows that this is very unusual.
– It is very serious that society does not react when there are shortcomings, says Sait Umdi, lawyer.
Serious errors are required for a withdrawal. In one case: several frauds. In another: that the interpreter urged an asylum seeker not to tarnish Islam…. |
