An Interpreter Isn't Enough: Deafness, Language, and Due Process
University of Wisconsin Law School
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Wisconsin Law Review, No. 844, 2003
Univ. of Wisconsin Legal Studies Research Paper
Prelingual deafness (hearing loss from birth or early childhood) is a complicated communication disorder that has a profound effect on language and knowledge acquisition, language usage, and overall linguistic ability. This means that most deaf defendants will be at a marked disadvantage in their dealings with the criminal or juvenile justice systems. It also means that simply providing an interpreter will not be an adequate remedy. This article looks at the intertwined issues of deafness, language, interpretation, and their cumulative effect on deaf people's ability to meaningfully participate in the justice system.
Number of Pages in PDF File: 95
Keywords: Deafness, language, interpreting, due process, criminal law
JEL Classification: K14Accepted Paper Series
Date posted: January 22, 2011
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