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International Conference on Forensic Linguistics - (ICFL-27)

26th - 27th April 2027 , Kumasi - Ghana

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

This conference contributes to global sustainability by aligning its research discussions and academic sessions with key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It fosters knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaborative engagement.

SDG 4 SDG 4 — Quality Education
SDG 10 SDG 10 — Reduced Inequalities
SDG 11 SDG 11 — Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 16 SDG 16 — Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Session Tracks
Track 01
Forensic Linguistics in Legal Contexts

This track explores the application of forensic linguistics within various legal frameworks. It will examine how linguistic analysis can inform legal discourse and enhance understanding of legal languages.

Track 02
Language Minorities and Legal Systems

This session focuses on the intersection of language minorities and their experiences within legal systems. Discussions will include challenges faced by non-dominant language speakers in navigating legal processes.

Track 03
Linguistic Evidence in Criminal Investigations

This track will delve into the role of linguistic evidence in criminal investigations, highlighting case studies and methodologies. Participants will analyze how language can serve as a critical tool in solving crimes.

Track 04
Authorship Analysis and Attribution Techniques

Focusing on authorship analysis, this session will cover techniques for determining the authorship of texts in legal contexts. The implications of attribution in forensic linguistics will also be discussed.

Track 05
Plagiarism Detection in Legal Documents

This track addresses the methodologies and technologies used for plagiarism detection in legal documents. Participants will explore the significance of maintaining integrity in legal writing.

Track 06
Multilingual Tools for Forensic Linguistics

This session will present advancements in multilingual tools that aid forensic linguistics research. The focus will be on how these tools can enhance linguistic analysis across different languages.

Track 07
Corpora Compilation for Forensic Analysis

This track will explore the process of compiling corpora for forensic linguistic analysis. Participants will discuss best practices and the importance of representative samples in legal contexts.

Track 08
Linguistic Profiling in Criminal Cases

This session will investigate the concept of linguistic profiling and its application in criminal cases. The discussion will include techniques for creating profiles based on language use.

Track 09
Language as Evidence in Civil Litigation

This track will focus on the role of language as evidence in civil litigation. Participants will analyze case studies where linguistic evidence has influenced legal outcomes.

Track 10
Legal Discourse Analysis

This session will examine the structure and function of legal discourse through a linguistic lens. Participants will engage in discussions about the implications of discourse analysis for legal practice.

Track 11
The Law on Language: Policy and Practice

This track will explore the legal frameworks governing language use in various jurisdictions. Discussions will include the implications of language policies on minority rights and legal access.