In the two editions of the Journal of Open Access to Law dedi- cated to Visual Law we traverse a delightful panorama. We observe a diverse and maturing body, not only of scholarship, but also of prac- tical application of “Visual Law”. Closely allied…
Accessibility is the means of enabling everyone to participate in society as independently as possible. People with disabilities are those most often concerned about accessibility because of the many barriers they continue to encounter. The United…
This paper explains how we rewrote the Belgian Letter of Rights. This is the document that arrested persons receive, which explains to them what their rights are: the right to remain silent, the right to obtain legal assistance, the right to receive…
Legal communication entails experts communicating with lay persons, some of which may have special needs or even a communication disability. In our contribution, we will discuss the results of a pilot project for accessible legal information and…
Vulnerable categories are the most affected by legal issues and at the same time the ones who face more barriers in accessing legal and public information. The contributions for this special issue of JOAL deal with this matter presenting reflections,…
The rights of persons with disabilities have been strengthened in the past years. The impulse came from the passing of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its adoption in many parts of the world. In Germany, its…
When government notices are difficult to understand, making it difficult for intended users to navigate governmental systems, the consequences of failing to respond appropriately to such notices disproportionately negatively affects people from…
Effective and clear communication on legal issues and related implications in EU-funded research and innovation projects is a fundamental requirement which allows partners to achieve project outcomes according to the EU legislation. As a matter of…
Communicating legal concepts requires creativity and community-informed design, even— especially—when disaster strikes. In this article, we examine a theory of legal information design rooted in anti-subordination and share insights from our efforts…
This paper discusses aspects of economic analysis of law developed as a result of the current status quo on the continuous development of the Internet, as well as the required evolution of legal theory on intellectual property rights (IPRs). The…
