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MOJ Language Service Contract Tendering and Award Announcement
HM Courts and tribunal service tendering process for new language service contract, referred to as the MOJ language service contract is to be published in September 2024 with an expected award date of January 2025.
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Welcome
BSL Legal is a collective of highly skilled deaf and hearing British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters and translators.
All of our Sign Language interpreters are registered with an appropriate regulatory body (NRCPD or RBSLI) and have extensive experience of working in legal settings.
Our approach is one of flexibility and transparency. We are not an agency so there are no overheads or agency costs. All fees and invoicing arrangements are negotiated direct with the interpreter you decide to work with.
How we can help
Choosing an Interpreter through BSL Legal reassures you of booking registered, reliable and experienced professionals.
We love new colleagues
To find out more about joining BSL Legal and the benefits please contact us for a friendly discussion at hello@bsllegal.org
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By subscribing to our continuous professional development list we will keep you informed about opportunities for training and workshops.
Our events are held both in person and remotely throughout the year.
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Quality Assurance
Quality and professionalism are important to us so all members of the BSL Legal are registered with either NRCPD or RBSLI, the professional regulatory bodies for Sign Language Interpreters and Translators.
This ensures that we work according to a code of conduct and are committed to ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Members also have professional indemnity insurance and are DBS checked.
BSL Legal Mission Statement
BSL Legal was established as an information and support resource for anyone in the legal field needing advice and information when working with Deaf clients or Sign Language interpreters.
We can offer advice and information on how to give Deaf people the best level of support and service and ensure access is made possible at all stages of the legal process. We can also provide advice and information for those looking to find interpreting or translating professionals for their cases.
BSL Legal Aims
Our aims in establishing this network are to:
- Ensure a high quality interpreting service is provided for deaf people who need to access the legal system;
- Provide a portal whereby deaf and hearing users are able to choose and book our interpreting and/or translation services for legal settings;
- Provide a place where users can access advice, knowledge and best practice guidance regarding the use of translators and interpreters within the legal system.