No more gobbledegook, lawyers told

Attorney general Séamus Woulfe has suggested lawyers stop using “gobbledegook” language as one way to improve the court process for victims.

Mr Woulfe said the courts system needs to return to a victim-centred approach.

“If people had a somewhat greater understanding and awareness of the system and its rules and requirements and the procedures — that might help to demystify the process and help people understand the reasons for rules and procedure,” he said.