Translators working for Scots cops and courts 'exploited for £5 an hour wages'

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Catharine Cellier-Smart
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neilmac
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Sad situation Mar 16, 2020

The problem arises because bodies like this the Police service and Court System, faced with the need for translation services, do what most prospective clients do and apply to an agency. However, even considering the fact that the agencies as intermediaries will take their slice of the cake, the rates quoted, well below £10 per hour, show that it is a pretty poor cake with very slim pickings. I doubt that much can be done about it, as the police and court systems are notoriously underfunded to ... See more
The problem arises because bodies like this the Police service and Court System, faced with the need for translation services, do what most prospective clients do and apply to an agency. However, even considering the fact that the agencies as intermediaries will take their slice of the cake, the rates quoted, well below £10 per hour, show that it is a pretty poor cake with very slim pickings. I doubt that much can be done about it, as the police and court systems are notoriously underfunded to begin with.Collapse


 
DZiW (X)
DZiW (X)
Ukraine
English to Russian
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It rings a bell Mar 16, 2020

Question #1: Why don't at least some police officers speak a foreign language?

Question #2: It’s not mentioned in the article, yet besides monetary remuneration, the police could have offered some benefits or advantages too. Even sincere philanthropists don’t mind their reduction in tax or a paid week off.

Question #3: Why do government bodies work with intermediaries and spongers who eat 60%+ of payment up? Just go direct.

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Question #1: Why don't at least some police officers speak a foreign language?

Question #2: It’s not mentioned in the article, yet besides monetary remuneration, the police could have offered some benefits or advantages too. Even sincere philanthropists don’t mind their reduction in tax or a paid week off.

Question #3: Why do government bodies work with intermediaries and spongers who eat 60%+ of payment up? Just go direct.

Not a problem (except for those who agreed to unfavorable terms)
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