Mode, accuracy and credibility in court interpreting

本研究旨在探讨影响传译准确性的因素，以及传译人员对证人可信度的影响。司法案件依赖口头证据。证人的可信度是根据证词的内容和说话人的举止来评估的。当证人不会说英语时，他们的可信度会通过翻译进行评估。不准确的解释可能导致司法不公，因此解释的准确性至关重要。本项目旨在提供经验证据，支持最佳做法，并为向法院提出政策建议提供依据，以提高司法系统对所有社区成员的公平性，无论其语言和背景如何。

This project aims to examine factors affecting the accuracy of interpreting and the effect of interpreters on witness credibility. Judicial cases rely on oral evidence. Witness credibility is assessed based on the content of the testimony and the speaker’s demeanour. When witnesses do not speak English, their credibility is evaluated through an interpreter. Inaccurate interpretations can result in miscarriages of justice, making accuracy of interpretation essential. This project aims to provide empirical evidence to support best practice and a basis for policy recommendations to courts to enhance the fairness of the justice system for all members of the community, regardless of language and background.