Language and Law A resource book for students

• Main Author: Durant, Alan (auth)
• Other Authors: Leung, Janny H.C (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis 2017
• Subjects: Language: reference & general; Law; English for law; English for specific purposes law; forensic linguistics; language and the law; legal English; legal genres
• Online Access: DOAB: description of the publication

Language plays an essential role both in creating law and in governing its implementation. Providing an accessible and comprehensive introduction to this subject, Language and Law:describes the different registers and genres that make up spoken and written legal language and how they develop over time; analyses real-life examples drawn from court cases from different parts of the world, illustrating the varieties of English used in the courtroom by speakers occupying different roles; addresses the challenges presented to our notions of law and regulation by online communication; discusses the complex role of translation in bilingual and multilingual jurisdictions, including Hong Kong and Canada; and provides readings from key scholars in the discipline, including Lawrence Solan, Peter Goodrich, Marianne Constable, David Mellinkoff, and Chris Heffer. With a wide range of activities throughout, this accessible textbook is essential reading for anyone studying language and law or forensic linguistics.