Source · Select Committees · Women and Equalities Committee
Recommendation 8
8
Accepted
Paragraph: 74
Biased interpreters negatively impact asylum claims, especially in SOGI and religious belief cases.
Conclusion
Biased or prejudiced interpreters can adversely affect a person’s asylum claim, particularly in cases where claims are based on sexual orientation or gender identity and religion or renunciation of religious belief. No interpreter contracted by the Home Office should be able to influence the determination of any claim, particularly where this is motivated by their own beliefs, prejudices or stereotyping.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government explains that interpreters adhere to a code of conduct setting out impartiality expectations, and while unable to mandate training, provides guidance to staff. It also notes redesigned training for asylum decision makers and assurance checks, which emphasize sensitive exploration of identity and aim to prevent prejudice from influencing claim determinations.
Paragraph Reference:
74
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 19 September 2023. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗