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Erhvervs-, Vækst- og Eksportudvalget 2014-15 (1. samling)
ERU Alm.del Bilag 18
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FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE DES TRADUCTEURS

INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF TRANSLATORS

[email protected] | www.fit-ift.org

Siège/Registered Office: REGUS, 57, rue d’Amsterdam, 75008 Paris

Mette Frederiksen

Justitsminister

Justitsministeriet

Slotsholmensgade 10

1216 København K

Sophie Carsten Nielsen

Uddannelses- og forskningsminister

Uddannelses- og forskningsministeriet

Postboks 2135

1015 København K

Henrik Sass Larsen

Erhvervs- og vækstminister

Slotsholmensgade 10-12

1216 København K

Dear Ministers,

Re: Proposed review of Translatørloven 1988

I am writing in support of all three Danish associations of professional translators and

interpreters (Translatørforeningen, Kommunikation og Sprog, Danske Translatører)

with the respect to the proposed changes.

Denmark has been a bastion of open and fair society with pioneering social

structures that are the model and envy of countries all over the world. The visionary

Translatørloven of 1988 preceeded the Directive 205/36/EC of the European

Parliament and of the Council of 7 September. The proposed abolition of the

authorizsation is therefore most concerning and is deemed a backward step.

Through the implementation of this Act and the dedication of the three

aforementioned professional associations, the Danish government has enjoyed

reliable rendition of foreign documents and professional portrayal of Danish

documents abroad. The Danish government and the wider Danish people ought to

be proud of its very high level of translation and interpreting services. Rather than

abolishing this Act, its coverage especially in less common European languages,

languages of limited diffusion and emerging languages should be encouraged. This

can maintain and enhance the reputation of Denmark and the Danish language, and

may I add, with minimal cost to your government and taxpayers.

Whilst not all of the aforementioned professional associations are current members

of FIT (Fédération Internationale des Traducteurs/International Federation of

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FIT – The voice of associations of translators, interpreters and terminologists around the world

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Translators), I am writing to you as FIT deemed this current proposal to be a threat to

users of translation and interpreting services in Denmark and the wider reputation of

Denmark in the European and International stage. The Federation is the global voice

of associations of translators, interpreters and terminologists actively involved in

professional issues like implementation of best practices, which FIT considers

Translatørloven 1988 as one of the best practice models.

I thank you for your kind consideration on this matter. I can assure you that the

Danish professional associations can work closely with you ,your Ministries and your

government towards improved implementation of this Act. In the event where

international experts are needed, please do not hesitate to contact me as FIT will be

very happy to facilitate this.

Yours sincerely,

Dr Henry Liu

President

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FIT – La voix des associations de traducteurs, d’interprètes et de terminologues à travers le monde

FIT – The voice of associations of translators, interpreters and terminologists around the world