This article is behind a paywall, although clicking on the link should at least allow you to read the first couple of paragraphs without subscribing. It is a very thought provoking piece that points out the necessity for companies to tackle modern slavery issues. Here at Zakon Training this is an issue that we have well recognised to the extent that we are able to deliver courses to businesses to help them to meet their obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015; or even for any business that simply wants to educate its staff in identifying potential slavery issues, and recognising what to do about it.
/admin/resources/blog/shackles-w488h293.jpg /admin/resources/blog/shackles-w472h442.jpg 2015-12-03 14:15:00 TWO FANTASTIC POLICE INTERPRETER WORKSHOPS OVER TWO DAYS IN NEWPORT, WALES IN JANUARY 2020These highly interactive and popular days are run by experienced Police Detectives with particular experience of working with interpreters. The trainers are practitioners with supporting legal and investigative degrees and Zakon has found itself at the forefront of police interpreter education since establishing three years ago.
Our Interpreting Police Interviews Effectively Workshop includes inputs on both witness and suspect interviews that culminates with an interactive practical exercise covering topical issues drawn from live cases involving interpreters.
Our Interpreting Advanced Interviews Workshop covers interpreting Vulnerable Witness Interviews (visually recorded), Custody Procedures/Risk Assessments, Achieving Best Evidence Questioning styles and the enhanced cognitive interview. This day is designed to provide interpreters with the knowledge and confidence to interpret serious, complex and major crime interviews with both witnesses and suspects, including those that are vulnerable.
Whilst intensive, our workshops are delivered in a relaxed environment with plenty of time built in to meet colleagues and build professional relationships.
Each workshop is priced at £120 and includes VAT, all materials during and following the event, food, refreshments, car parking and certificate of attendance. A substantial saving can be made by booking both together for £200.
The most cost effective way to book is directly with us by emailing bookings@zakon.co.uk to request a booking form, stating which day (or both) that you would like to attend.
If you would prefer to pay by credit card, you can book through Eventbrite for a small fee payable directly to them here:-
Interpreting Police Interviews Effectively 30th January 2020
Interpreting Advanced Police Interviews 31st January 2020
Places are sold on a strictly first come first served basis and we look forward to welcoming both new and returning interpreters.
/admin/resources/blog/background-20870-w488h293.jpg /admin/resources/blog/background-20870-w472h442.jpg 2019-09-30 14:49:00 TWO FANTASTIC POLICE INTERPRETER WORKSHOPS OVER TWO DAYS IN WEMBLEY, LONDON IN MARCH 2020These highly interactive and popular days are run by experienced Police Detectives with particular experience of working with interpreters. The trainers are practitioners with supporting legal and investigative degrees and Zakon has found itself at the forefront of police interpreter education since establishing three years ago.
Our Interpreting Police Interviews Effectively Workshop includes inputs on both witness and suspect interviews that culminates with an interactive practical exercise covering topical issues drawn from live cases involving interpreters.
Our Interpreting Advanced Interviews Workshop covers interpreting Vulnerable Witness Interviews (visually recorded), Custody Procedures/Risk Assessments, Achieving Best Evidence Questioning styles and the enhanced cognitive interview. This day is designed to provide interpreters with the knowledge and confidence to interpret serious, complex and major crime interviews with both witnesses and suspects, including those that are vulnerable.
Whilst intensive, our workshops are delivered in a relaxed environment with plenty of time built in to meet colleagues and build professional relationships.
Each workshop is priced at £120 and includes VAT, all materials during and following the event, food, refreshments and certificate of attendance. A substantial saving can be made by booking both together for £200.
The most cost effective way to book is directly with us by emailing bookings@zakon.co.uk to request a booking form, stating which day (or both) that you would like to attend.
If you would prefer to pay by credit card, you can book through Eventbrite for a small fee payable directly to them here:-
Interpreting Police Interviews Effectively 20th March 2020
Interpreting Advanced Police Interviews 21st March 2020
Places are sold on a strictly first come first served basis and we look forward to welcoming both new and returning interpreters.
These highly interactive and popular days are run by experienced Police Detectives with particular experience of working with interpreters. The trainers are practitioners with supporting legal and investigative degrees and Zakon has found itself at the forefront of police interpreter education since establishing three years ago.
Our Interpreting Police Interviews Effectively Workshop includes inputs on both witness and suspect interviews that culminates with an interactive practical exercise covering topical issues drawn from live cases involving interpreters.
Our Interpreting Advanced Interviews Workshop covers interpreting Vulnerable Witness Interviews (visually recorded), Custody Procedures/Risk Assessments, Achieving Best Evidence Questioning styles and the enhanced cognitive interview. This day is designed to provide interpreters with the knowledge and confidence to interpret serious, complex and major crime interviews with both witnesses and suspects, including those that are vulnerable.
Whilst intensive, our workshops are delivered in a relaxed environment with plenty of time built in to meet colleagues and build professional relationships.
Each workshop is priced at £120 and includes VAT, all materials during and following the event, food, refreshments, car parking and certificate of attendance. A substantial saving can be made by booking both together for £200.
The most cost effective way to book is directly with us by emailing bookings@zakon.co.uk to request a booking form, stating which day (or both) that you would like to attend.
If you would prefer to pay by credit card, you can book through Eventbrite for a small fee payable directly to them here:-
Interpreting Police Interviews Effectively 28th February 2020
Interpreting Advanced Police Interviews 29th February 2020
Places are sold on a strictly first come first served basis and we look forward to welcoming both new and returning interpreters.
/admin/resources/blog/background-20870-w488h293.jpg /admin/resources/blog/background-20870-w472h442.jpg 2019-10-01 10:58:00 POLICE INTERPRETER CPD WORKSHOPS 2020These highly interactive and popular days are run by experienced Police Detectives with particular experience of working with interpreters. The trainers are practitioners with supporting legal and investigative degrees and Zakon has found itself at the forefront of police interpreter education since establishing three years ago.
Our Interpreting Police Interviews Effectively Workshop includes inputs on both witness and suspect interviews that culminates with an interactive practical exercise covering topical issues drawn from live cases involving interpreters.
Our Interpreting Advanced Interviews Workshop covers interpreting Vulnerable Witness Interviews (visually recorded), Custody Procedures/Risk Assessments, Achieving Best Evidence Questioning styles and the enhanced cognitive interview. This day is designed to provide interpreters with the knowledge and confidence to interpret serious, complex and major crime interviews with both witnesses and suspects, including those that are vulnerable.
Whilst intensive, our workshops are delivered in a relaxed environment with plenty of time built in to meet colleagues and build professional relationships. Each workshop is delivered in excellent facilities and includes food, refreshments, course certificates and all materials.
Details of how to book each event can be found on the following links:-
Places are sold on a strictly first come first served basis and we look forward to welcoming both new and returning interpreters.
We also attend individual organisations or professional groups to run these days, if you would like further information, or to be added to our circulation list please email bookings@zakon.co.uk
/admin/resources/blog/background-20870-w488h293.jpg /admin/resources/blog/background-20870-w472h442.jpg 2019-10-01 12:13:00 “INTERPRETING MODERN SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING OFFENCES” CPD WORKSHOP BIRMINGHAM 29TH JANUARY 2020Since legislation introduced in 2015, the number of cases of modern slavery and human trafficking being investigated is increasing with many vulnerable victims being unable to speak English and requiring the expertise of a professional interpreter.
This workshop will explain the legislation and will focus on the unique and unusual terminology that the offences present. It will explore the various parts of the investigation process that interpreters may become involved in and what is expected of them to enable them to fulfill their role confidentially and effectively.
This practical workshop will also include a demonstration of a modern slavery victim being visually recorded during their interview, and what interpreters can do to ensure that this withstands subsequent court scrutiny. The day concludes with an interactive case feed packed full of lessons from real life modern slavery offences involving interpreters.
The Zakon team has vast experience in investigating these crimes and runs criminal investigation skills training for the Gangmaster Labour and Abuse Authority who investigate these offences and for the first time, this knowledge is available to share more widely.
Whilst aimed at interpreters, this day is beneficial to many professional groups or individuals that may wish to raise their knowledge and awareness.
The day offers outstanding value at just £120, fully inclusive of VAT, food, beverages, car parking, all materials and certificate of attendance.
The most cost effective way to book is directly with us by emailing bookings@zakon.co.uk to request a booking form, if you would prefer to pay by credit card, you can book through Eventbrite for a small fee payable directly to them here.
Places are sold on a strictly first come first served basis and we look forward to welcoming both new and returning interpreters from our previous CPD events.
/admin/resources/blog/martinique-206916-w488h293.jpg /admin/resources/blog/martinique-206916-w472h442.jpg 2019-10-04 19:47:00 “INTERPRETING MODERN SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING OFFENCES” CPD WORKSHOP BARNSLEY 27TH FEBRUARY 2020Since legislation introduced in 2015, the number of cases of modern slavery and human trafficking being investigated is increasing with many vulnerable victims being unable to speak English and requiring the expertise of a professional interpreter.
This workshop will explain the legislation and will focus on the unique and unusual terminology that the offences present. It will explore the various parts of the investigation process that interpreters may become involved in and what is expected of them to enable them to fulfill their role confidentially and effectively.
This practical workshop will also include a demonstration of a modern slavery victim being visually recorded during their interview, and what interpreters can do to ensure that this withstands subsequent court scrutiny. The day concludes with an interactive case feed packed full of lessons from real life modern slavery offences involving interpreters.
The Zakon team has vast experience in investigating these crimes and runs criminal investigation skills training for the Gangmaster Labour and Abuse Authority who investigate these offences and for the first time, this knowledge is available to share more widely.
Whilst aimed at interpreters, this day is beneficial to many professional groups or individuals that may wish to raise their knowledge and awareness.
The day offers outstanding value at just £120, fully inclusive of VAT, food, beverages, car parking, all materials and certificate of attendance.
The most cost effective way to book is directly with us by emailing bookings@zakon.co.uk to request a booking form, if you would prefer to pay by credit card, you can book through Eventbrite for a small fee payable directly to them here.
Places are sold on a strictly first come first served basis and we look forward to welcoming both new and returning interpreters from our previous CPD events.
/admin/resources/blog/martinique-206916-w488h293.jpg /admin/resources/blog/martinique-206916-w472h442.jpg 2019-10-04 19:50:00 “INTERPRETING MODERN SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING OFFENCES” CPD WORKSHOPS SPRING 2020 – BIRMINGHAM BARNSLEY LONDONSince legislation introduced in 2015, the number of cases of modern slavery and human trafficking being investigated is increasing with many vulnerable victims being unable to speak English and requiring the expertise of a professional interpreter.
These workshops, offered at three locations across the country, will explain the legislation and will focus on the unique and unusual terminology that the offences present. It will explore the various parts of the investigation process that interpreters may become involved in and what is expected of them to enable them to fulfill their role confidentially and effectively.
These practical workshops will also include a demonstration of a modern slavery victim being visually recorded during their interview, and what interpreters can do to ensure that this withstands subsequent court scrutiny. The days conclude with an interactive case feed packed full of lessons from real life modern slavery offences involving interpreters.
The Zakon team has vast experience in investigating these crimes and runs criminal investigation skills training for the Gangmaster Labour and Abuse Authority who investigate these offences and for the first time, this knowledge is available to share more widely.
Whilst aimed at interpreters, this day is beneficial to many professional groups or individuals that may wish to raise their knowledge and awareness.
The day offers outstanding value at just £120, fully inclusive of VAT, food, beverages, all materials and certificate of attendance.
The most cost effective way to book is directly with us by emailing bookings@zakon.co.uk to request a booking form (please specify which location) If you would prefer to pay by credit card, you can book through Eventbrite on the links to each event here:-
Wembley, London 22nd March 2020
Places are sold on a strictly first come first served basis and we look forward to welcoming both new and returning interpreters from our previous CPD events.
/admin/resources/blog/martinique-206916-w488h293.jpg /admin/resources/blog/martinique-206916-w472h442.jpg 2019-11-19 14:51:00 “INTERPRETING MODERN SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING OFFENCES” CPD WORKSHOP WEMBLEY, LONDON 22ND MARCH 2020Since legislation introduced in 2015, the number of cases of modern slavery and human trafficking being investigated is increasing with many vulnerable victims being unable to speak English and requiring the expertise of a professional interpreter.
This workshop will explain the legislation and will focus on the unique and unusual terminology that the offences present. It will explore the various parts of the investigation process that interpreters may become involved in and what is expected of them to enable them to fulfill their role confidentially and effectively.
This practical workshop will also include a demonstration of a modern slavery victim being visually recorded during their interview, and what interpreters can do to ensure that this withstands subsequent court scrutiny. The day concludes with an interactive case feed packed full of lessons from real life modern slavery offences involving interpreters.
The Zakon team has vast experience in investigating these crimes and runs criminal investigation skills training for the Gangmaster Labour and Abuse Authority who investigate these offences and for the first time, this knowledge is available to share more widely.
Whilst aimed at interpreters, this day is beneficial to many professional groups or individuals that may wish to raise their knowledge and awareness.
The day offers outstanding value at just £120, fully inclusive of VAT, food, beverages, all materials and certificate of attendance.
The most cost effective way to book is directly with us by emailing bookings@zakon.co.uk to request a booking form, if you would prefer to pay by credit card, you can book through Eventbrite for a small fee here
We are also running our highly regarded Interpreting Police Interview Workshops at the same venue of the 21st and 22nd of March, details of which can be found here so why not combine this for three outstanding days of CPD. Please contact us for a discounted price for the three days.
Places are sold on a strictly first come first served basis and we look forward to welcoming both new and returning interpreters from our previous CPD events.
/admin/resources/blog/silhouettes-5829691920-w488h293.jpg /admin/resources/blog/silhouettes-5829691920-w472h442.jpg 2019-11-19 14:54:00 A Look Back At Our First Modern Slavery CPD Event For InterpretersWe were delighted to see so many interpreters at our first Interpreting Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking event in Birmingham on the 29th January 2020.
Our workshop explored the legislation and various offences that police and government agencies would be investigating and would need interpreting and we focused on some unique and unusual terminology that interpreters would be presented with during investigations. Delegates then worked hard to spot the signs complainants of these crimes are likely to exhibit and discussed the challenges in interpreting these offences.
Delegates were privileged to see a visually recorded interview of a modern slavery victim, conducted by an advanced police interviewer, before being tested with a practical exercise to consolidate learning and ensure best practice can be achieved by interpreters.
Interpreters then spent the afternoon working on a modern slavery case, packed full of information from real cases so as the lessons learnt could be applied by interpreters in the workplace.
This fantastic day allowed our great mix of delegates to network and discuss work issues in a relaxed environment. Here's what some of them had to say:-
"Brilliantly organised and great knowledge from the trainers"
"Great mix of legislation and case studies, very helpful to watch the video interview"
"Good to mix with other BSL interpreters, the mix of spoken language interpreters gave a different perspective"
"This will help enrich my career as an interpreter"
"Very knowledgeable trainers, and very experienced"
Our remaining two workshops on the subject are planned for Barnsley February 27th and London 22nd March and details can be seen here:-
We can also run specific events on behalf of your professional group, please contact bookings@zakon.co.uk for further information.
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