Language support for Brits in court welcomed
Date published: 12 October 2010
Chris Davies MEP
British citizens accused of crimes elsewhere in Europe are to gain the right to free interpretation services.
Rochdale Liberal Democrat MEP Chris Davies believes that the EU measure will help ensure fair trials and make it easier for British citizens to protect their liberty.
Mr Davies said: “Being accused of a crime while in a foreign country is a frightening experience for anyone but it is many times worse when you can’t speak the language.
“The EU is adding value to the role of national governments. Free translation and interpretation is a vital safeguard to protect innocent people from having their rights trampled on in the rush to bring criminals to justice.”
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