Ethics

Interpreters working for any language services provider must have agreed to abide by a relevant code of ethics, similar to the NZSTI (New Zealand Society of Translators & Interpreters) Code of Ethics, covering at least the following aspects of interpreting:

• Confidentiality

• Impartiality

• Accuracy

• Professional conduct

• Competence

• Clarity of role boundaries

• Professional development.

The code of ethics must be taught as part of the introductory training, and become part of subsequent professional development. A code of conduct, similar to the NZSTI Code of Conduct (supporting the code of ethics) must form part of interpreters' practice.