Trusted by Metropolitan Police, City of London Police and surrounding forces. PEACE-trained, NPPV3 cleared interpreters available 24/7 for custody interviews, witness statements and victim support — 43+ languages.
"Reliable, professional and always on time for our custody interviews"
— DC, Metropolitan Police
Police Force Coverage
Beyond Translation provides cleared, PEACE-trained interpreters for police interviews, custody attendance, witness statements and victim support across all London and Home Counties forces.
PEACE-trained interpreters available 24/7 for police custody attendance — within PACE timeframes. NPPV3 cleared for sensitive cases.
Accurate, structured interpreting for written witness statements admissible in court. Faithful translation, no summarising.
Sensitive interpreting for victims of crime including domestic abuse, sexual offences and modern slavery. Trauma-aware.
CTC-cleared interpreters for national security and counter-terrorism investigations requiring the highest clearance level.
On-scene interpreting for officer briefings, suspect identification, and immediate witness account capture.
Immediate phone interpreting for emergency calls, brief encounters, and follow-up enquiries — 24/7 availability.
Specialist interpreters for trafficking, modern slavery and immigration crime investigations. Discretion guaranteed.
Pre-trial CPS conferences, case-building consultations and disclosure interpretations bridging police and prosecution.
Security & Qualifications
Police interpreting requires more than just language fluency. Our interpreters hold the security clearances and professional qualifications required by HM Courts & Tribunals Service.
Non-Police Personnel Vetting Level 3 — required for sensitive court work involving police evidence.
Counter Terrorist Check — required for the highest-security court hearings and Royal Courts of Justice.
All interpreters hold a current Enhanced DBS check including Children & Adults Barred Lists.
Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (Law) — the gold standard for UK legal interpreting.
"Rakesh and his team are our first call for any Gujarati or Hindi court interpreter. NPPV3 cleared, always punctual, exceptional accuracy."
— Senior Partner, Criminal Defence Firm, London
"Same-day Punjabi interpreter at Westminster Magistrates with 2 hours notice. Saved our client's bail hearing."
— DC, Metropolitan Police
"Professional, discreet, and properly qualified. The standard we've come to expect from Beyond Translation."
— Barrister's Chambers, London
Languages
Specialist police interpreters for the most requested languages in UK courts, plus rare languages on request.
Need a language not listed? Call 07736 333 196 — we maintain a network of specialist interpreters in 43+ languages.
How It Works
Court name, date, time, language, and case type. Use our online form or call directly.
Our smart matching system finds the best-qualified interpreter with the right clearance for your case.
We share secure briefing materials and ensure your interpreter is fully prepared before the hearing.
Punctual attendance, accurate interpretation, full reporting. Pre and post-hearing support available.
FAQs
All our police interpreters hold a current Enhanced DBS check. Lead interpreters including the founder Rakesh Khambhaita additionally hold NPPV3 (Non-Police Personnel Vetting Level 3) and CTC (Counter Terrorist Check) clearance, allowing access to the highest security courts and tribunals.
We provide interpreters for all Metropolitan Police boroughs and surrounding forces including the City of London Police, British Transport Police, County Courts, Family Courts, Immigration Tribunals, First-Tier Tribunals, the Royal Courts of Justice and HMCTS hearings nationwide. We have particular strength across London courts.
We offer same-day bookings for urgent cases and prefer at least 24 hours notice for non-urgent hearings. Call 07736 333 196 directly for urgent requests, including weekends and out of hours.
Yes — our police interpreters hold relevant qualifications including DPSI (Diploma in Public Service Interpreting), DPI, or equivalent legal interpreting qualifications, with documented experience in court proceedings.
Yes — we provide both in-person and remote video interpreting via Cloud Video Platform (CVP) and Microsoft Teams for HMCTS remote hearings. Our interpreters are experienced with court video platforms.
Our rates depend on the language, court location, hearing duration, and required clearance level. We provide transparent quotes within hours of enquiry. Request a quote or call us directly.
Same-day bookings available across all London courts. Call Rakesh directly or use our online booking form.