From gibberish to clarity: combining plain language and legal design for better communication and greater impact

Helena Haapio; Nina Toivonen; Anne Ketola

From gibberish to clarity: combining plain language and legal design for better communication and greater impact

Helena Haapio
, Nina Toivonen
, Anne Ketola

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Abstract

Legal Design aims to make the law more accessible and human-friendly, with plain
language and legal information design playing a central role. This article explores
the interplay between these two components and their impact on reducing cognitive load for users.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	6-10
Journal	Clarity
Volume	89
Publication status	Published - 2024
Publication type	D1 Article in a trade journal

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

legal design
Plain language
Access to Justice
Accessibility

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From gibberish to clarity: combining plain language and legal design for better communication and greater impact

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