Author: Lingua Media Connect LTD
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4 Ethical Reasons Why the UK Should Not ‘Import’ Court Interpreters from Abroad
By Fardous Bahbouh, Researcher & Consultant on Labour Rights, Public Policy, and the Political Economy of the Translation Industry In a recent session of the House of Lords inquiry into court interpreting, the Association of Translation Companies (ATC) lamented their inability to “import” interpreters from abroad when local professionals refused to accept shockingly low pay…
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Outsourced Then Screwed
By Fardous Bahbouh, Researcher & Consultant on Labour Rights, Public Policy, and the Political Economy of the Translation Industry The United Nations reported that, despite being the world’s fifth-largest economy, one-fifth of the UK’s population—14 million people—lived in poverty, with 1.5 million experiencing destitution in 2018. Fast forward to 2024, and while the UK remains…
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An Open Letter to Baroness Morris of Yardley, Chair of the Public Service Committee: Concerns Regarding Interpreters’ Representation
By Fardous Bahbouh, Researcher & Consultant on Labour Rights, Public Policy, and the Political Economy of the Translation Industry Dear Baroness Morris, I hope this message finds you well. I want to express my deep gratitude for your considerable efforts in leading the House of Lords inquiry into court interpreting—I greatly appreciate it. I am…
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Reevaluating Public Service Interpreting and Translation: An Ethical, Economic, and Policy Analysis.
By Fardous Bahbouh, Researcher & Consultant on Labour Rights, Public Policy, and the Political Economy of the Translation Industry This slightly modifies analysis was submitted to the House of Lords Inquiry into court interpreting and translation and published on their website. I welcome the House of Lords Public Services Committee’s decision to conduct this much-needed…
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Whodunit? A Ethical Question Inspired by a True Story
By Fardous Bahbouh, Researcher & Consultant on Labour Rights, Public Policy, and the Political Economy of the Translation Industry Linda’s story began with hope! She had journeyed with her husband, Mike, to Libertyland, a little island nation on planet Bureaucratopia. They were eagerly anticipating the birth of their second child. Linda went to hospital thinking…
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Inequality, Exploitation and Problematic Power Dynamics in the Outsourced Public Service Interpreting in the UK
By Fardous Bahbouh, Researcher & Consultant on Labour Rights, Public Policy, and the Political Economy of the Translation Industry Abstract Despite being one of the world’s wealthiest nations, the UK continues to grapple with widespread poverty. In 2018, one-fifth of the population lived in poverty, with 1.5 million experiencing destitution (United Nations, 2019a). By 2024,…
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Debunking the Myth of Modern Standard Arabic as a Lingua Franca Among Arabic Speakers
Arabic is a fascinating rich language with beautiful calligraphy and distinct sounds that are less common in other languages. It is the official language of 22 countries and one of the six official languages of the United Nations. It is estimated that there are over 300 million Arabic speakers across the world. Despite these facts,…
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Navigating the Rich Diversity of Arabic: Tips for Translation Projects
Arabic is a rich and diverse language with over 400 million speakers across the globe, making it one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. However, it is important to note that Arabic is a diglossic language, meaning that the formal written language, known as Modern Standard Arabic, differs from the spoken Arabic…
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Do You Know Which Language Has Invisible Vowels?
Languages are full of unique features that make them fascinating to learn and explore. From complex grammar to unusual vocabulary, each language has its own distinct characteristics. One interesting feature that many people may not be aware of is invisible vowels. In certain languages, some vowels are not always written out, but they still play…
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Why Arabic Script Keep shifting In Posters And Videos?
The Arabic script is one of the most beautiful and complex writing systems in the world. It is widely used across the Middle East and North Africa, and its calligraphic style has been admired for centuries. However, one common issue that arises when using the Arabic script in design is the tendency for the letters…
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