Lack of interpreters cripple courts

Monday, June 21, 2010

The gaping lack of court interpreters competent in the languages spoken in neighbouring countries continues to cripple the judicial system causing delays because judges are often compelled to postpone cases whilst searching for translators.

On Friday, the Village Magistrates Court was forced to postpone the matter in which a Shona speaking Zimbabwean national, Richard Chinyweri, is on trial for car break-in and theft.

Magistrate Dumisane Basupi was of the view that if Chinyweri had elected to use Shona during the trial, it would be prejudicial for the accused if the court proceeded without a Shona interpreter.

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