Impact of Plain Language on Legal English in the United Kingdom

This volume offers insights into the ways in which plain language has influenced the language of the law in the United Kingdom, critically reflecting on its historical development and future directions.

List of contents

Chapter One. Introduction Chapter Two. A history of plain language in the legal sphere in the United Kingdom Chapter Three. The language of legislation Chapter Four. The language of court judgments Chapter Five. The language of online terms and conditions Chapter Six. Visualising the future

About the author

Christopher Williams retired in 2018 as Full Professor of English at the Law Department of the University of Foggia after a university career of 44 years. His research has focused mainly on legal English, particularly with reference to plain language. He is chief editor of the journal ESP Across Cultures.

Summary

This volume offers insights into the ways in which plain language has influenced the language of the law in the United Kingdom, critically reflecting on its historical development and future directions.

Product details

• Authors: Christopher Williams
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.05.2024
• EAN: 9781032309224
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3230922-4
• No. of pages: 206
• Series: Routledge Research in Language and Communication
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; Social sciences, law, business > Law > General, dictionaries; Linguistics, English, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / General, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Law & society, Law and society, sociology of law