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ABOUT US
What is the AAFLL
African Association for Forensic and Legal Linguists (AAFLL) The AAFLL is an international organization devoted to the little-known field of forensic linguistics. In South Africa and Africa in general, law and language are research and speciality areas. The AAFL’s areas of specialization include language use in police investigation interviews, the legal system, the language used in courtrooms and as evidence, and the analysis and translation of legal writings. Most of the African Association for Forensic and Legal Linguists (AAFLL) members are academics and researchers from all over the world who work in the fields of language, law, anthropology, psychology, criminology, and allied disciplines.
OUR CONSTITUTION
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goal
The goal of the association is to support science and research in the field of forensic linguistics /language and the law. This purpose is enacted through the establishment of scientific events and research initiatives and activities that are advanced by the members of the association.
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Purpose & Aims
The AAFLL seeks to enhance the administration of legal systems around Southern Africa through a more profound knowledge of the relationship between language and law. The Association’s more specific goals are to advance:
- Study of legal terminology, particularly those used in court records, police reports, and prisoner communications;
- The study of authorship and plagiarism, speaker identification and voice comparison, confessions, linguistic profiling, suicide notes, and consumer product warnings using linguistic evidence (phonological, morpho-syntactic, and discourse-pragmatic);
- The use of language as evidence in legal actions (such as trademark infringement, contract disputes, defamation, product liability, and unfair business practices);
- Reduction of linguistic discrimination and disadvantage in the legal system;
- The communication of concepts and knowledge between the language and legal spheres;
- Study of the use, development, and ethics of expert testimony, as well as interpreting, translating, and presenting linguistic evidence in court;
- We are increasing public awareness of the relationship between language and the law.
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Our Journey
The African Association for Forensic and Legal Linguistics (AAFLL) began as a visionary initiative born out of the shared passion and dedication of a group of linguists, legal professionals, and scholars committed to addressing the unique challenges facing the intersection of language and the law in Africa. Our journey started with a recognition of the critical role that language plays in the administration of justice, particularly in diverse and multilingual societies across the continent.
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How We Started
AAFLL emerged from a series of collaborative conversations and interdisciplinary exchanges to explore the potential applications of linguistic analysis in forensic contexts within the African legal system. Driven by a desire to bridge the gap between academia and practice, our founding members envisioned an organization that would serve as a hub for knowledge-sharing, research collaboration, and capacity-building in forensic and legal linguistics.
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Our Growth
Since our inception, AAFLL has grown steadily, attracting a diverse community of scholars, practitioners, and stakeholders from across Africa and beyond. Through our collective efforts, we have cultivated a dynamic network of professionals dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of linguistic expertise in legal contexts. Today, AAFLL stands as a leading voice in the field, poised to make meaningful contributions to promoting justice, human rights, and the rule of law on the African continent and beyond.
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Our Commitment
As we continue to grow and evolve, AAFLL remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting excellence, integrity, and innovation in forensic and legal linguistics. Guided by our core values of collaboration, inclusivity, and academic rigor, we strive to create an environment that fosters interdisciplinary dialogue, fosters scholarly excellence, and empowers practitioners to make a positive impact in their respective fields. With each step forward, we are driven by a shared vision of a future where linguistic expertise contributes to a more just, equitable, and inclusive society for all.