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The 3rd edition of Clarity for Lawyers, co-authored with Daphne Perry, was published in October 2017. Its dedicated website has:
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3 March 2024: Christopher Williams' book The Impact of Plain Language on Legal English in the United Kingdom is now available as an ebook for only £29.24 (as opposed to £130 for the print version). My review in the journal English Language and Linguistics (Cambridge University Press, now in print form as well as online), is restricted to ELL subscribers but its introductory paragraph can be read here. Another favourable review, and more details of the contents, can be found here.