Mission Incomprehensible: The Linguistic Barrier To Effective Police Co-operation In Europe (multilingual Matters)

From the author of "Police of the World" and "Dictionary of Police and Criminal Law", this book examines the obstacles to effective police co-operation in Europe resulting from the lack of a common language and judicial system, and reviews the efforts made in the various countries to overcome these by specific training initiatives, attachments and other means. This book examines the policing and criminal justice systems which exist in the European Community and how the multiplicity of languages affects these at senior level. It examines the degree of awareness of these problems which currently exist in the various police forces and reviews the steps taken to overcome or alleviate the difficulties. Belgium. Italy. Spain. Portugal -- 7. Other Countries. Switzerland. South Africa. Canada -- 8. Summary And Conclusions. Post-1992 Problems. Methodology. Definitions. Levels Of Linguistic Competence. Cooperation. Tackling The Problem. Roy D. Ingleton. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 150-152) And Index.