Working with vulnerable people

Interpreters and translators working with children, vulnerable adults or survivors of trauma should take extra care.

Safeguarding

If you have a safeguarding concern, report it to the person running the assignment. Call the helpline if you're unsure.

Good to know

• Panels of the Professional Conduct Committee always include at least one lay member.
• Breaking the law in your professional work is also a breach of the code.
• Keep written records of instructions and agreements with clients; they matter if anything goes wrong.

Downloads

• Model terms of business (Word, 37 KB)
• Guidance on machine translation and AI (PDF, 160 KB)

Page last reviewed 24 November 2025