Clear language requirements are entirely possible to combine with inclusion

DEBATE: We need more hands in elderly care. But to ensure safe and dignified care, employees must be able to speak Norwegian well enough before they get the job.

Making the law more accessible while preserving its rigour is a major challenge for professionals in the sector. Often perceived as complex, however, legal texts can be written in a clearer and intelligible way, without compromising their precision or legal scope. Why and how to adopt a more accessible wording while maintaining the requirement of law? Xavier Gattegno sheds light on three essential questions. 1. What is clear legal language? The …