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Learn what is plain language, what it is not, the benefits of plain language and some guidance on how to implement plain language in your organisation.
A communication is in plain language if its wording, structure and design are so clear that the intended audience can easily find what they need, understand what they find, and use that information.
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Discover resources for experts in plain language as well as for non-experts looking for guidance in plain language projects.
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Clarity Experts
Some of our members are experts in plain language. They have the expertise to train your teams, rewrite and redesign your contents, or act as precious advisers. Find the expert you need!
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The Clarity Journal
The leading source of plain language news and research from across the globe. It is released twice a year. Sign up to receive a copy!
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Articles
Browse a selection of articles of the Clarity Journal.
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Organisations
We are not alone! Discover other organisations that promote plain legal language around the world.
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External Resources
Need guidance on plain language? Browse our resources page to find links to articles, guidebooks and more to help you implement plain language in your organisation.
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Clarity Members
Clarity is the largest international plain language organization with hundreds of members in dozens of countries. Discover how to join Clarity and the privileges you get from being part of our community!
Events
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Virtual International plain language conference (2021) – Access for all : Plain Language is a Civil Right – Part 2
Virtual Event, 11 May 2021
Read moreDESIGN. LITERACY. PRACTICE. Access for All: Plain Language is a Civil Right, is a virtual conference dedicated to using plain language to break down barriers in society. Through our three themes... -
Virtual International plain language conference (2020) – Access for all : Plain Language is a Civil Right – Part 1
Virtual Event, 13 October 2020
Read moreThree days virtual conference dedicated to using plain language to break down barriers in society. We will explore five stories or themes that show how plain language can increase access, justice, ... -
PLAIN International conference (2019) – Oslo, Norway
Oslo, Norway, 25 September 2019
Read morePlain language discussed through (1) Democracy and inclusion, (2) Digitalization and design and (3) Saving time and money. And more! Meet more than 100 speakers from 25 countries. See the websit...
Latest News
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Clarity welcomes new representatives from Hungary and Poland
Read moreVera Gergely (Hungary) has worked in different fields and environments, from NGOs through multinational companies to startups. She has experience in software testing, project management, organ... -
Clarity is proud to launch its new Website!
Read moreWe felt that modernizing and humanizing Clarity’s website was necessary to enhance Clarity’s credibility and to support and increase our membership. We have rethought the website’s design and th... -
The Clarity Journal’s latest issues are now out!
Read moreBecome a member to have privileged access to The Clarity Journal 81 and 82. Some taste of the contents : The value of plain language jury instructions in facilitating access to justice (acce...
Latest Articles
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Usability testing results for legal icons Northwest Justice Project – a case study
Read morePublished in The Clarity Journal 82 - 2020. Background Northwest Justice Project (NJP) and the Superior Court of Washington have long relied on plain language and readable design to support p... -
Justice: Plain language in family law helps but it’s not enough
Read morePublished in The Clarity Journal 81 - 2020. Introduction This article discusses how plain language in Australian family law combined with a clear process makes justice more accessible. Both s... -
The value of plain language jury instructions in facilitating access to justice
Read morePublished in The Clarity Journal 81 - 2020. The right to a trial by jury is one of the fundamental elements of the American system of justice. Jurors are asked to engage in a complicated and dif...