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Can interpreters advocate for their LEP (Limited English Proficiency) clients or give their opinions?

April 26, 2017advocate clients English interpreters LEP limited opinions proficiency

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Can interpreters advocate for their LEP (Limited English Proficiency) clients or give their opinions?

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No, interpreters may not give their own personal opinions, advice or judgment. This is in strict violation with the interpreter’s code of ethics. Interpreters should not influence the opinion of clients by telling them what action to take.