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Ministry of Justice: Translation Services

Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 20 May 2025UIN 51640

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if they will make it their policy to not provide (a) translation and (b) interpretation for speakers of non-UK languages for services provided by their Department.

Answered by Sarah Sackman

The Ministry of Justice has statutory obligations to provide language services where they are needed in the delivery of justice services.

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