Welsh Language Services: here when you need us
From Inside HMCTS by HM Courts & Tribunals Service
March 1, 2026 · 13 min · Season 1 · Episode 22
About this episode
This episode discusses the right to use Welsh in courts and the support available for Welsh speakers.
Did you know you have the right to use Welsh in any court or tribunal in England and Wales? In this episode of Inside HMCTS, we're joined by Hywel, Caren and Mari from the Welsh Language Unit to explore the support available, from dedicated helplines and translation services to in-court interpreters and why being able to speak your first language can make all the difference during life's most difficult moments. To listen to this episode in Welsh, please visit - Inside HMCTS, from ...
People in this episode
Guests: Hywel, Caren, Mari
Topics covered
- Welsh language
- court services
- tribunal support
- translation services
- interpreters
- language rights
Keywords
- Welsh language
- court
- tribunal
- translation
- interpreters
- helplines
- language rights
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Welsh Language Unit
Places: Wales, England
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