Just Translation? - Simultaneous translation in court proceedings - Dr Rhianedd Jewell

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The role of a simultaneous translator is to faithfully and accurately transfer information from one language to another, but can that be done in a neutral way, and what are the implications of that in a legal context? The aim of this paper will be to discuss the specific challenges faced by interpreters and translators in court proceedings in Wales. The questions which will be considered include to what extent can the jury and the judge trust a simultaneous translation? Do factors such as the location of the translator and their language preferences influence? And, therefore, is an individual justified in choosing to use an interpreter? 

This seminar will be delivered in Welsh with simultaneous translation available.

Rhianedd is a Lecturer in Professional Welsh. After completing her BA degree in Modern Languages (French and Italian) at Oxford University, Rhianedd went on to complete an MSt and DPhil in Italian Literature. The subject of her doctorate was the Sardinian author, Grazia Deledda, with particular focus on language, narrative and identity in this author's work. Rhianedd worked as Oxford University's Celtic Lector before starting work as a lecturer in Welsh at Swansea University in 2012. She joined the Department of Welsh and Celtic Studies at Aberystwyth University in September 2013.