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Interpreting for the Police in the Czech Republic - case study

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Abstract

The film revolves around a theft in the street. A young Canadian tourist has stolen a purse from a wealthy German lady who was visiting the country at the time.

The event was witnessed by a hear-ingimpaired woman, who first tried to "call" to other passer-by for help; when this was of no avail, she contacted the police by text message. The police are now taking the statements of the vicitim, the witness and the suspect.

A registered court interpreter for each respective language is present during each investigative interview.