CBTI denounces payment delays, low fees, and “unsustainable” working conditions
Belgium’s judicial translators and interpreters are joining growing protests across the country’s justice sector, calling for urgent reforms to pay structures, working conditions, and infrastructure. The Belgian Chamber of Translators and Interpreters (CBTI/BKVT) issued a statement on June 17 supporting ongoing demands from magistrates and public prosecutors.
The protest highlights how deep-rooted systemic issues—long payment delays, outdated fee schedules, and worsening working environments—are putting pressure on legal professionals across all levels of the justice system.
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