

01/ Justice, but not in my language
Jul 25, 2023
The podcast explores the critical shortage of Indigenous interpreters in the Northern Territory's justice system and its impact on the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the criminal justice system. It discusses the challenges faced by interpreters, the consequences of the lack of language proficiency in the legal system, and the difficulties in finding interpreters for young people in detention. The podcast also highlights the harmful consequences faced by Aboriginal women in domestic violence situations and the ongoing issue of interpreter shortage in the Australian justice system.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Shortage of Interpreters in Northern Australia
01:50 • 5min
Lack of Language Proficiency in the Justice System and Its Consequences
06:34 • 2min
The Impact of Interpreter Shortages on Indigenous Australians in the Criminal Justice System
08:23 • 17min
Interpreters for Young People in Detention
25:34 • 3min
Shortage of Aboriginal Interpreters in the Northern Territory Justice System
28:49 • 3min
Interpreter Shortage in the Australian Justice System
32:14 • 17min