The interpreter’s code of ethics

The interpreter’s code of ethics in general emphasizes the following four major principles:

Accuracy Source-language speech should be accurately rendered into the target language	Scope of Practice Interpreters should limit their activities strictly to the practice of interpreting and refrain from giving advice to parties
Confidentiality Confidential information acquired in the course of interpreting or preparation shall not be disclosed by the interpreter without authorization.	Impartiality Interpreters should disclose real or potential conflict of interest and maintain objectivity or professional detachment

Accuracy

Source-language speech should be accurately rendered into the target language

Scope of Practice

Interpreters should limit their activities strictly to the practice of interpreting and refrain from giving advice to parties

Confidentiality

Confidential information acquired in the course of interpreting or preparation shall not be disclosed by the interpreter without authorization.

Impartiality

Interpreters should disclose real or potential conflict of interest and maintain objectivity or professional detachment

References:

NAJIT Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibilities

AIIC Code of professional ethics

AUSIT Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct

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The interpreter’s code of ethics

The interpreter’s code of ethics in general emphasizes the following four major principles:

Accuracy

Scope of Practice

Confidentiality

Impartiality

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

2nd International Conference on Legal and Healthcare Interpreting

Interpreter-Mediated Witness Examination (cross-2)

Interpreter-Mediated Witness Examination (cross-1)

ENDORSEMENTS

Professor Sandra Hale, University of New South Wales

Dr Ineke Crezee, Auckland University of Technology

Professor Keith McMahon, University of Kansas