Written questions

Ministry of Justice: Translation Services

Commons · Question 51640 · Tabled 12 May 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 20 May 2025

Question

Asked by Rupert Lowe

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.

Answer

Answered by Sarah Sackman, 20 May 2025

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