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This document provides an overview of the evolution of the Plain Language movement in the legal sphere since the 1970s. It discusses how the movement began in response to complex "legalese" in common law systems. It gained traction starting in the 1960s through works highlighting issues with legal language and government communication. By the 1980s, it had spread to other English-speaking countries and the EU. The movement was further established in the 1990s and has since seen successes in legislative draf

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Y Fernandez

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EN