Plain English Campaign

We have a number of publications available. To order any of the books below, please send a cheque, made payable to Plain English Campaign, to us at PO Box 3, New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire SK22 4QP. All prices included postage and packing within the UK. For overseas delivery, please e-mail Margaret Griffiths to arrange a price.

Plain English magazine (Free)
This is a free quarterly magazine, which contains articles and information about our recent work and about plain language in general. Current and back issues of the magazine are available on-line. Due to the number of subscribers, it has become too expensive for us to send out hard copies of the magazine. The magazine will still be available for download, and we will email everybody who has registered as a supporter of the Plain English Campaign when a new magazine is published. You can register as a supporter of the Plain English Campaign by following this link. Download copies of current and back issues
Utter Drivel (out of print until further notice) (£8.50)
This is our second collection of gobbledygook. It includes a mind‑boggling array of public information and statements that make hilarious, if bewildering, reading. The book also offers valuable tips on how to write in plain English.
Language on Trial (£7.50)
This will be of interest to anyone who has experienced the language of the law. In particular, it will be a valuable aid for lawyers involved in drafting legal documents or wanting to communicate clearly with clients and colleagues. The final chapter offers over 30 pages of guidance, which will be useful to anyone whose job involves putting pen to paper.
A-Z guide to legal words (£3.30)
This is a guide to help members of the public translate legal jargon into plain English. Please note that a free, up-to-date on-line version of this guide is now available from the 'Free Guides' section of this site.
A-Z guide to legal words and phrases (£3.30)
This is a guide to help solicitors explain legal wording to clients in a clear and concise way. It also includes a translation of some Latin and Norman French words and phrases. Please note that a free, up-to-date on-line version of this guide is now available from the 'Free Guides' section of this site.