Peter Butt
Modern Legal Drafting
- ISBN 13:
- 9781107607675
- author:
- Peter Butt
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 379
- Dimensions:
- 15.24 x 2.29 x 22.86 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Law, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
For effective legal drafting in plain English, look no further than this comprehensive guide. Peter Butt, a leading expert in the field, has fully revised and updated the text for this new edition.
This authoritative book combines practical focus with the legal principles that underpin the use of plain language in law, making it an invaluable resource for both practising lawyers and students. It includes expanded material on achieving a clear and legally sound style, as well as before-and-after examples to help develop skills.
With an international approach drawing on case law and statutes from around the world, including England, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, Ireland, India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong, this guide is a valuable resource for anyone involved in legal drafting.