Introduction: The Role of Language in Law and Justice

Tatiana Grieshofer, Kate Haworth

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    Abstract

    This introductory chapter details the purpose of the collection and its structure. This collection presents the state-of-the-art research in applied linguistics directly relevant to procedural and administrative law and practice, with an emphasis on how legal procedure is constructed, negotiated and implemented through language. Covering the themes around legal process and legal profession through the lens of linguistics, the focus of this collection is very firmly on the applicability of linguistic theory and methodology to the context of legal practice.
    Introduction also outlines the chapters, which draw on distinct methods and data types to explore diverse aspects of professional practice across a number of jurisdictions. In doing so, the chapter highlights the immense potential for incorporating linguistic insights into the legal process and the benefits it can bring to law researchers and practitioners.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationLanguage and Justice
    Subtitle of host publicationCommunication in Legal Practice
    EditorsTatiana Grieshofer, Kate Haworth
    PublisherCambridge University Press
    ISBN (Print)9781009540988
    Publication statusAccepted/In press (AAM) - 6 May 2025

    Keywords

    • language, communication, justice, law, applied linguistics, language and law, socio-legal studies, legal practice, legal system

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