Past IJET - IJET-29 in Osaka
Sessions
Differences between Japanese and American Judicial Procedure: Interpreters’ Perspectives
There are many differences between the US and Japanese judicial procedures. Suzuki will talk about one of the biggest differences –deposition procedure which is a disclosure tool. She will explain what it is and the role of interpreters in the procedure, as well as expressions often used in such a procedure. In the latter part of the presentation, Marszalenko will discuss Japan’s saibain-in system and its differences with the American jury system. The impact of this system on the interpreter’s work with a focus on document translation and presentation will also be discussed.
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