A linguagem simples e o visual law para facilitar o esclarecimento de documentos jurídicos

Abstract

This study presents the fundamentals of Plain Language and Visual Law, highlighting the significant importance of textual and visual languages, as well as underscoring the evolution of these forms of communication. The relevance of Plain Language is emphasized with supporting data on functional illiteracy in Brazil. The concept of Legal Design is introduced, showcasing the application of Visual Law as an essential tool to make legal texts more accessible. This work addresses a research problem aiming to understand how the use of Plain Language and Visual Law can enhance Legal Design. The adopted methodology, based on Dresch (2020) and centered on Design Science Research (DSR), aims primarily to comprehend the application of Visual Law and Plain Language in legal documents. Additionally, the social advantages arising from the use of these elements in the context of Legal Design are discussed. As a result, the study seeks to understand how legal documents can be improved and simplified through the implementation of Visual Law and the use of Plain Language.