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Code of conduct for interpreters: caseworker guidance

Immigration staff guidance explaining the role and expectations of freelance interpreters when they are engaged to act on behalf of the Home Office.

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UK Visas and Immigration
Published
12 December 2008
Last updated
254 March 20242026 — See all updates

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UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff who are conducting assignments that involve freelance interpreters working on behalf of the Home Office. This includes information on:

  • the role

  • disciplinary issues

  • fair treatment

  • interpreting

  • training

  • payments

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  8. Updated content in the following sections: definitions, security/access to Home Office Building and remote interviewing.

  10. Updated guidance: Central Interpreters Unit changed to Interpreter Management Unit. Interpreter Operations Unit (IOU) changed to Interpreter & Language Service Unit (ILSU). Remote interviewing section amended.

  12. Updated information on disciplinary issues, remote interviewing and training.

  14. First published.

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Update history

2026-03-04 10:13
Guidance updated throughout. A full list of changes can be found in the guide.

2024-03-25 16:09
Updated the interpreters code of conduct. A full list of changes can be found in the document.

2022-06-27 10:15
Updated payment section in guidance.