"Court proceedings had to be halted twice due to troubles with the interpreter service"

https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2025/02/17/asylum-seeker-charged-with-threatening-to-set-himself-on-fire-claims-he-was-being-beaten-and-tormented-in-home-office-accommodation

17 February 2025

[…] Court proceedings had to be halted twice due to troubles with the interpreter service.

First the interpreter was unable to hear through the loudspeaker function of a telephone – and the court was placed on hold while piano music played out through the room.

Next, the court’s video conferencing system was used – but the interpreter who answered was unable to provide court translation services.

Finally, a Spanish translator answered the call and confirmed they could provide the required services.