The volume explores new interfaces between linguistics and jurisprudence. Its theoretical and methodological importance lies in showing that many questions aske

This book describes law from the perspective of its language. The author proposes a theory of the legal language as language used in legally relevant communicat

Linguists and lawyers from a range of countries and legal systems explore the language of the law and its participants, beginning with the role of the forensic

Is it “just words” when a lawyer cross-examines a rape victim in the hopes of getting her to admit an interest in her attacker? Is it “just words” when

Language plays an essential role both in creating law and in governing its implementation. Providing an accessible and comprehensive introduction to this subjec