The Impact of Plain Language on Legal English in the United Kingdom

ISBN-13: 9780367457297 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022 / 192 str.

Opis

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.

O autorze

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.