Interpreting for Children Claiming Asylum

This session is led by lawyer - linguist Sue Leschen who regularly interprets for children claiming asylum in a variety of legal settings. The session will focus on legal terminology and procedure in this highly specialised area.

The talk will cover:

• Definitions of children and minors in domestic and international law;
• Who is deemed to be an unaccompanied or a separated child;
• Age disputes: scientific and other assessments;
• Interpreting venues: Home Office interview, Social Services visits;
• Accommodation issues; hotels, foster care, safeguarding concerns;
• Trafficking and modern slavery issues; begging, cannabis farms;
• Interpreting for children and minors: linguistic and professional conduct and ethical issues

Key takeaways:

• A better understanding of the law, procedure and legal terminology in this area
• Defining the interpreter's role when interpreting for children

Host or Publisher Association of Interpreters and Translators (AIT)