“Interpretation fees should be recalculated in line with inflation”

https://www.gardencourtchambers.co.uk/news/garden-court-chambers-responds-to-moj-consultation-on-legal-aid-fees-in-illegal-migration-bill

9 August 2023

Garden Court Chambers responds to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) consultation on the fees applicable to immigration legal aid work

[…] “g) Interpretation fees should be recalculated in line with inflation. At the current available rates, which have not increased at least since 2011, it is often impossible to find interpretation services that meet the interpreter qualification criteria set by the LAA. This problem is particularly acute for certain languages and is a key aspect of effective access to justice in this field.” […]