in connection with vs in relation to (in law)

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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Hi everybody,
I wonder whether there is any difference between the above-mentioned phrases in legal language when we refer to connection between some provisions of law. I mean context like:

“The court changed legal qualification of the deed to deed under article 13 § 1 of the penal code in relation to/in connection with article 286 § 1 of the penal code.”

Are both of these correct? Is either more natural/frequent in legal language?
Best regards!

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Both seem fine to me. I’m not a lawyer.

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Hi Raf,

Regardless of whether it is legal English or not, I would suggest that when you are referring to a law or a regulation, the expression ‘in relation to’ sounds more acceptable.

Alan

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Many thanks MM and Alan. Have a good day:)