This book explores the language of judges. It is concerned with understanding how language works in judicial contexts. Using a range of disciplinary and methodo
Language plays an essential role both in creating law and in governing its implementation. Providing an accessible and comprehensive introduction to this subjec
This volume presents a combination of practical, empirical research data and theoretical reflection to provide a comparative view of language and discourse in t
Sociolinguists and lawyers will find insight and relevance in this account of the language of the courtroom, as exemplified in the criminal trial of O.J. Simpso
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