Forensic Linguistics: An Introduction to Language in the Justice System

Forensic Linguistics is an introduction to the fascinating interface between language and the law. * Provides an integrated and fully theorized understanding of language and law issues. * Contains many helpful examples from genuine legal contexts and texts. * Discusses linguistic sources of disadvantage before the law, particularly for ethnic minorities, children and abused women.

Series Editor's Preface. Examples and Conventions. 1. Introduction: The Law And Language. 2. Literacy And The Law. 3. The Pursuit Of Precision. 4. Interaction And Power. 5. Telling The Story. 6. Communication Issues In The Legal System. 7. Language And Disadvantage Before The Law. 8. Bridging The Gap. 9. Law On Language. 10. Linguistic Evidence. References. Index of Legal Cases and Legislation. Index.