Mr Khalid is an experienced language service provider fluent in English, Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi languages. His expertise includes interpretation, translation, and linguistic analysis, particularly in legal and professional settings.
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Profile
Mr Khalid is an experienced language service provider fluent in English, Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi languages. His expertise includes interpretation, translation, and linguistic analysis, particularly in legal and professional settings. He can provide impartial and accurate expert witness testimony and prepare high-quality reports tailored to client requirements. With a commitment to professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and precision, he can deliver exceptional language services that meet and exceed expectations.
Mr Khalid is a dedicated and highly skilled linguist with extensive experience as an expert witness, specialising in preparing linguistic reports and providing impartial testimony in legal contexts. M
As an expert witness, he has worked on complex cases involving Afghan Sikh families, where he has prepared comprehensive linguistic reports to aid in legal proceedings. His work involved analysing linguistic nuances, cultural contexts, and providing professional insights that were integral to the cases.
With over 5 years of experience in the field, Mr Khalid is proficient in preparing detailed, evidence-based reports tailored to legal requirements, as well as providing in-court interpretations and consultations. His academic background in linguistics (MA in English, BA in Urdu and Punjabi) further strengthens his expertise and commitment to delivering accurate and reliable services.
He prides myself on maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity in every assignment, ensuring that his work upholds the highest standards of integrity and quality.
Cases undertaken
- Family proceedings (including cases involving Afghan Sikh families)
- Immigration and asylum cases
- Cultural and linguistic assessments
- Child custody and parental responsibility disputes
- Fitness to communicate (linguistic evaluations in legal contexts)
Experience of giving evidence
Mr Khalid has 1 year of experience undertaking expert witness work. During this time, he has have prepared linguistic reports and provided impartial professional opinions in legal contexts. His experience includes working on cases involving Afghan Sikh families, where he contributed expert insights into language and cultural nuances critical to the cases. He is well-versed in presenting evidence in legal settings and tailoring his reports to meet judicial standards.
Languages spoken
- English – Fluent, assessments and interviews can be undertaken in English
- Urdu – Fluent, assessments and interviews can be undertaken in Urdu
- Punjabi (Pakistani) – Fluent, assessments and interviews can be undertaken in Pakistani Punjabi
- Punjabi (Indian) – Fluent, assessments and interviews can be undertaken in Pakistani Punjabi
- Hindi – Fluent, assessments and interviews can be undertaken in Hindi
- Kashmiri – Fluent, assessments and interviews can be undertaken in Kashmiri
Specialist assessments offered
- Linguistic and cultural assessments for legal proceedings
- Language proficiency and communication ability evaluations
- Linguistic reports for asylum and immigration cases
- Cross-cultural competency assessments
- Child and parental communication evaluations in family disputes
Publications
Mohammad Kashif Khalid. “Urdu Tapestry: Weaving the Rich Threads of Language and Culture.” The Linguist, Autumn 2024.
Availability
Mr Khalid is flexible with the days per week he offered for medicolegal work depending on the case requirements. He is also happy to undertake assessments face to face or via remote video link.
Mr Khalid can produce his report within 14 working days following the instructions being sent, or the interview is completed.
Qualifications & Professional memberships
Qualifications:
- MA in English
- BA in Urdu and Punjabi
Professional Memberships:
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL)
- Membership Number: 58240
- Verified on the CIOL website: CIOL Member Profile
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