Clear drafting in Sweden - a pdf file (4 pp)
In the very heart of the Swedish legislative process there are five linguists who encourage the government officials to use a plain language approach in their drafting.
Acts and ordinances, bills and commission reports must be clear and user-friendly. These texts have an impact on decision-making at all levels of society. A democracy must ensure openness and clarity within the public administration and guarantee that documents are
written in a way that meets the readers’ needs.
In addition to the linguists there is also a special committee in the Ministry of Justice, The Plain Swedish Group, which encourages Swedish authorities to start plain language projects.
Sunday, November 02, 2003
The Plain Swedish Group
It is a legal requirement that the authorities must endeavour to express themselves in a way that is easy to understand. Clear and intelligible information promotes democracy, saves money and increases people’s confidence in the authorities.
Therefore, in 1993, the Swedish government set up the Plain Swedish Group in order to promote clear and simple language in official documents and to encourage government agencies all over Sweden to start plain language projects.
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Saturday, November 01, 2003
Plain Language Australia
Plain language involves making sure that documents are written in the most direct and clear way so that readers can easily understand and use the information. It removes jargon and unnecessary official, legal or bureaucratic wording. It replaces lengthy, complex sentences with concise ones. It pays attention to design and layout of documents to make them as accessible as possible. Plain language is a vital tool for clear communication.
Plain language involves making sure that documents are written in the most direct and clear way so that readers can easily understand and use the information. It removes jargon and unnecessary official, legal or bureaucratic wording. It replaces lengthy, complex sentences with concise ones. It pays attention to design and layout of documents to make them as accessible as possible. Plain language is a vital tool for clear communication.
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