Most people are not able to understand legal language on their own. Though technically they can access the law, they are not in any position to vindicate their own rights or defend themselves against legal challenges.
The Courts (Civil and Criminal Justice) Reform Act 2021 passed in Parliament last month is a welcome step forward in this regard. Though the Act contains many important changes, it is those to simplify legal terminology that are interesting and have the potential to dramatically improve public access to justice.
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