Handbook for interpreters in asylum procedures

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Handbook for Interpreters in Asylum Procedures

Interpreters play a crucial, yet often underestimated, role in asylum interviews. They mediate between the asylum seeker and the interviewer, who would not be able to communicate without the help of an interpreter.

As it is often not possible for applicants to provide written evidence to substantiate their claims, their oral accounts of what has happened to them are usually the sole basis for an official’s decision and, ultimately, a pivotal point in the applicant’s life.

Given the significant consequences of such decisions during the asylum procedure, interpreters carry a great deal of responsibility, both in terms of their professional conduct and with regard to the quality of their interpretation.

This handbook responds to the need for qualified interpreters in asylum procedures by offering theoretical insights into a variety of topics relevant to interpreters in the asylum context, as well as activities and exercises that enable experiential and interactive learning.

It is aimed both at interpreters in asylum procedures who have no formal training and at trained interpreters who wish to specialise in this field. In addition, the handbook is intended for facilitators and trainers to use in face-to-face training courses.

The handbook is also relevant to asylum authorities and interviewers, providing them with insights into and guidance on working with interpreters.

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