Law documents can only be in French, in France and its Territories, and in ex-colonies using French as its primary language. There are also cases where French is not exclusively used, but where a French speaker can insist that proceedings are in a language known to him, or that an interpreter be provided; e.g. Canada or Belgium. read more
Law French is an archaic language originally based on Old Norman and Anglo-Norman, but increasingly influenced by Parisian French and, later, English. It was used in the law courts of England, beginning with the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Its use continued for several centuries in the courts of England and Wales and Ireland. read more
Discusses the Charter of the French Language defining the requirements for the use of French in business situations in Quebec. read more