• Spotlight News—June 10, 2026—
    Farewell to Martin Cutts

    We were sad to hear that Martin Cutts has passed away. He was an enormously influential figure in plain language and inspired and supported many people in the field. Martin dedicated his life to holding power to account...

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  • June 6, 2026—
    Beyond the ISO standard for plain language

    Dr. Neil James, chair of the International Plain Language Federation, presented the developments around ISO 24495 and answered the community's questions about standards, certification, and what comes next.

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Shaping the future of plain language certification

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ISO 24495-5: Toward a plain language standard for document design

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An ISO requirement standard for organizations

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ISO 24495-2: A global standard for plain legal documents

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Four plain language principles in action: Insights from a Canadian project

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