ISO 24495-2: Plain Language Standards & Why They Matter – Mark Cohen
Legal documents often contain archaic terms, needless jargon, redundant terms, and high passive voice rates (“Legalese”). This makes documents more difficult to read, reduces efficiency, and increases the likelihood of confusion and disputes. To avoid these problems, the trend in law has been to favor plain English (or plain Language) over Legalese. With ISO 24495-2: […]