Regulations in plainer language
To follow regulations, you have to understand them. Sometimes that can be difficult even for lawyers and judges, who are used to dealing with regulations. At the Nova Scotia Department of Justice, the Registry of regulations has begun a multi-year project to revise and consolidate the province’s approximately 1,200 regulations. The result will be:
- Regulations in plainer, more consistent language
- The removal of old and expired regulations
The Registry has also published a revised style manual to serve as a reference for those drafting new regulations. It includes standards for drafting regulations and plain language tips.
