"Translators can protect themselves to a certain extent and limit their liability in the event of defective translations by not overstating their abilities or making unrealistic promises as to the quality of the translations and by keeping clear records of how they deal with problematic parts of a text ... They nevertheless can be found liable under both contract law and tort law and it behoves them to ensure that they make all reasonable efforst to familiarise themselves with the subject material, source and target conventions and the relevant legislation and requirements governing the texts being translated. Even where translators are not or cannot be liable for translation errors, there are surely ethical issues involved and the translator has a certain moral responsibility to the injured party. The translation community itself is entitled to expect that its members do not tarnish its image or prejudice its reputation as a result of careless, negligent work."
Tim
Tim Saunders
Cyfieithydd / Translator
Uned Cyfieithu Cyngor Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf Council Translation Unit
Ty Trevithick
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Rhondda Cynon Taf CF45 4UQ
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From: Discussion of Welsh language technical terminology and vocabulary
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Jane Owen
Sent: 01 February 2008 11:13
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Subject: Re: 'Caveat Translator'
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Jane Jones Owen
Cyfieithydd y Sir / County Translator
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