MIT Study Explains Why Laws Are So Hard to Read

Last Updated: Sep 10, 2024

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A study conducted by MIT has revealed why legal documents are often incomprehensible to the general public. The research points to the use of complex sentence structures, jargon, and archaic language as primary reasons for the difficulty in understanding legal texts. 

The study highlights the need for legal reforms to simplify language in legal documents, making them more accessible to non-experts. This move could improve public understanding of laws and enhance access to justice by reducing the barriers created by overly complex legal language.


Source: MIT News

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