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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 legal 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 representative from Belgium
Read moreLydia Zunino, a former Head of Legal Affairs with dual training in law and communications, has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between these two essential fields. As founder of Manufaktura... -
Clarity welcomes new representative from Brazil
Read moreAnthony Charles de Novaes da Silva is an attorney who works at the intersection of Plain Legal Language and Legal Design, researching, teaching, writing, and speaking in Brazil and abroad, since 20... -
Review of Draftsmith
Read moreDr. Annetta Cheek, on behalf of Clarity International (https://www.clarity-international.org/) I have been involved in plain language issues since the mid 1990s, first as a a federal employee an...