1. Introduction Scope and Objective Role of the Court Interpreter History of Court Interpreting Suggestions for Further Reading 2. The Law The Right to an Interpreter Europe The Americas Asia Australia Afri ca Defining Competence U.S. Federal Court Interpreters Exam Other Exams The Role of the Professional Association Suggestions for Further Study 3. Legal Traditions of the World Attitudes Towards the Law and Lawyers Civil Law Common Law Other Legal Traditions Africa Hinduism Islam Judaism Socialist Law Confucianism International Law and Supranational Courts Conclusion Suggestions for Further Reading Suggestions for Further Study 4.Criminal and Civil Procedure Criminal Procedure Investigative Phase Pre-Trial Phase The Trial Under Civil Law Under Common Law The Sentence Appeals Alternative Programmes Civil Procedure The Interpreters Role Suggestions for Further Reading Suggestions for Further Study 5. The Code of Ethics Canons of the Code of Ethics 1. Fidelity 2. Confidentiality 3. Impartiality 4. Professional Conduct Practical Guidelines Conclusion Role-Playing Scenarios Suggestions for Further Reading Suggestions for Further Study 6.Interpreting Techniques Definition of Interpreting Consecutive Interpreting Simultaneous Interpreting Sight Translation Ancillary Tasks Remote Interpreting Practical Exercises Active Listening and Retention Communication Skills Split Attention Restructuring Anticipation Interpreting Suggestions for Further Reading Suggested Class Activities 7.Specialized Topics, Resources and References Criminal Cases Civil Cases Resources for Research and Preparation The Interpreters Basic Library Human Resources Electronic Resources Continuing Education Suggested Activities Appendix A: Instructions to Parties in Interpreted Proceedings Appendix B: Best Practice in Court Interpreting and Code of Conduct for Court Interpreters Bibliography