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Scots Criminal Law: A Critical Analysis
by Pamela R. Ferguson Claire McDiarmidNow in its second edition, Scots Criminal Law – A Critical Analysis provides a clear statement of the current law for students and practitioners, retaining the theoretical and critical focus of the first edition. It also considers what types of behaviours are subject to the criminal law sanction, and why. This new edition has been updated to reflect the redefined crimes of murder and breach of the peace, the broadened application of the necessity defence and the enactment of the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 and the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2012.
Scottish Administrative Law Essentials (Edinburgh Law Essentials)
by Jean McFadden Dale McFadzeanScottish Administrative Law Essentials is a clear and concise study and revision guide for students of the law in Scotland. It contains all of the essential information students need when preparing for exams and includes useful summary sections of essential facts and essential cases. An invaluable text which students can use to gain a quick understanding of a new subject, to help them through a course or as an aid to revision for exams. This book is also an excellent resource for those who need to refresh their knowledge of the subject. Table of Cases, Table of Statutes and an Index are included. Contents: Introduction Doctrines of the Constitution Structure of Government in the UK Subordinate Legislation The Ultra Vires Doctrine Judicial Review Natural Justice Ombudsmen Tribunals and Inquiries
Scottish Commercial Law Essentials (Edinburgh Law Essentials)
by Malcolm Combe Alisdair MacPhersonYour indispensable guide to Scots Commercial Law, fully updated with the latest statutes and case law Key features of the new edition: Fully updated to take account of recent case law, including Court of Session and UK Supreme Court judgments Covers legislation passed since the previous edition, such as the Consumer Rights Act 2015, the Insurance Act 2015 and the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016 Highlights how this important area of the law currently works and outlines relevant principles and rules This book covers key material for your Scots commercial law course. It provides a clear overview of core subjects including sale of goods, the law of agency, insurance, rights in security, personal insolvency, and commercial dispute resolution. With helpful student features, including Essential Facts and Essential Cases for each chapter, it is a perfect study guide when preparing for exams and a handy reference for general use.
Scottish Commercial Law Essentials (Edinburgh Law Essentials)
by Malcolm Combe Alisdair MacPhersonYour indispensable guide to Scots Commercial Law, fully updated with the latest statutes and case law Key features of the new edition: Fully updated to take account of recent case law, including Court of Session and UK Supreme Court judgments Covers legislation passed since the previous edition, such as the Consumer Rights Act 2015, the Insurance Act 2015 and the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016 Highlights how this important area of the law currently works and outlines relevant principles and rules This book covers key material for your Scots commercial law course. It provides a clear overview of core subjects including sale of goods, the law of agency, insurance, rights in security, personal insolvency, and commercial dispute resolution. With helpful student features, including Essential Facts and Essential Cases for each chapter, it is a perfect study guide when preparing for exams and a handy reference for general use.
Scottish Company Law
by Brian Pillans Nicholas BourneThe second edition of this successful book incorporates many important developments, such as the changing judicial approach to directors' duties and disqualification orders, recent developments in auditors' liability and the effect of the House of Lords decision in Sharp v Thompson. New legislation includes the Competition Act 1998 and the Human Rights Act 1998. Recent work of the Law Commissions on Shareholder Remedies and Directors Duties is examined. The ongoing debate on corporate governance is brought up to date with the incorporation of the Greenbury and Hampel Reports and the Combined Code on Corporate Governance and the work of the DTI on reform of company law is explained.
Scottish Company Law
by Brian Pillans Nicholas BourneThe second edition of this successful book incorporates many important developments, such as the changing judicial approach to directors' duties and disqualification orders, recent developments in auditors' liability and the effect of the House of Lords decision in Sharp v Thompson. New legislation includes the Competition Act 1998 and the Human Rights Act 1998. Recent work of the Law Commissions on Shareholder Remedies and Directors Duties is examined. The ongoing debate on corporate governance is brought up to date with the incorporation of the Greenbury and Hampel Reports and the Combined Code on Corporate Governance and the work of the DTI on reform of company law is explained.
Scottish Contract Law (Edinburgh Law Essentials (PDF))
by Tikus LittleThe law of contract forms the basis of our civil society. Without the law of contract we could not buy food, clothing or a place to live, nor could we book holidays, run a business or manage a football club. But contract law is complex and intricate, and disputes over contracts have led to a wealth of court cases over the years. This updated third edition gives you a clear and concise guide to the basics of the law of contract as it pertains to Scotland, from what a contract is to how they are formed, terminated and breached, and from third-party rights to cross-border contracts.
Scottish Contract Law Essentials (Edinburgh Law Essentials)
by Tikus LittleThe law of contract forms the basis of our civil society. Without the law of contract we could not buy food, clothing or a place to live, nor could we book holidays, run a business or manage a football club. But contract law is complex and intricate, and disputes over contracts have led to a wealth of court cases over the years. This updated third edition gives you a clear and concise guide to the basics of the law of contract as it pertains to Scotland, from what a contract is to how they are formed, terminated and breached, and from third-party rights to cross-border contracts.
Scottish Evidence Law Essentials (Edinburgh Law Essentials)
by James ChalmersDiscover how the law of evidence operates within Scotland, and in the larger context of UK and European laws of evidence.The new edition has been updated to take account of case law developments since the last edition, plus the Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2014, the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 and changes made to the law on vulnerable witnesses by the Victims and Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2014. Helpful student features include Essential Facts and Essential Cases for each chapter.
Scottish Evidence Law Essentials (Edinburgh Law Essentials)
by James ChalmersDiscover how the law of evidence operates within Scotland, and in the larger context of UK and European laws of evidence.The new edition has been updated to take account of case law developments since the last edition, plus the Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2014, the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 and changes made to the law on vulnerable witnesses by the Victims and Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2014. Helpful student features include Essential Facts and Essential Cases for each chapter.
Scottish Family Law
by Norrie Kenneth MckCovering all the major legislation, Scottish Family Law is designed for new students of the subject. It gives you a framework for understanding how family law operates and will help you to prepare for your exams.
Scottish Family Law (Edinburgh Law Essentials)
by Kenneth McK. NorrieA clear and concise study and revision guide for students of family law in Scotland. Covering all the major legislation, Scottish Family Law is designed for new students of the subject. It gives you a framework for understanding how family law operates and will help you to prepare for your exams. Each chapter includes lists of essential facts and cases to illustrate how the rules described are applied in practice. Key Features: Takes full account of the substantial statutory developments in the field since the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006; Covers two major recent Acts: the Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 and the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014; Includes important new legislation such as the Adoption and Children (Scotland) Act 2007 and the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008.
Scottish Feminist Judgments: (Re)Creating Law from the Outside In
by Sharon Cowan Chloë Kennedy Vanessa E MunroAn innovative collaboration between academics, practitioners, activists and artists, this timely and provocative book rewrites 16 significant Scots law cases, spanning a range of substantive topics, from a feminist perspective. Exposing power, politics and partiality, feminist judges provide alternative accounts that bring gender equity concerns to the fore, whilst remaining bound by the facts and legal authorities encountered by the original court.Paying particular attention to Scotland's distinctive national identity, fluctuating experiences of political sovereignty, and unique legal traditions and institutions, this book contributes in a distinctive register to the emerging dialogue amongst feminist judgment projects across the globe. Its judgments address concerns not only about gender equality, but also about the interplay between gender, class, national identity and citizenship in contemporary Scotland. The book also showcases unique contributions from leading artists which, provoked by the enterprise of feminist judging, or by individual cases, offer a visceral and affective engagement with the legal. The book will be of interest to academics, practitioners and students of Scots law, policy-makers, as well as to scholars of feminist and critical theory, and law and gender, internationally.
Scottish Feminist Judgments: (Re)Creating Law from the Outside In
An innovative collaboration between academics, practitioners, activists and artists, this timely and provocative book rewrites 16 significant Scots law cases, spanning a range of substantive topics, from a feminist perspective. Exposing power, politics and partiality, feminist judges provide alternative accounts that bring gender equity concerns to the fore, whilst remaining bound by the facts and legal authorities encountered by the original court.Paying particular attention to Scotland's distinctive national identity, fluctuating experiences of political sovereignty, and unique legal traditions and institutions, this book contributes in a distinctive register to the emerging dialogue amongst feminist judgment projects across the globe. Its judgments address concerns not only about gender equality, but also about the interplay between gender, class, national identity and citizenship in contemporary Scotland. The book also showcases unique contributions from leading artists which, provoked by the enterprise of feminist judging, or by individual cases, offer a visceral and affective engagement with the legal. The book will be of interest to academics, practitioners and students of Scots law, policy-makers, as well as to scholars of feminist and critical theory, and law and gender, internationally.
Scottish Home Rule: The Answer to Scotland’s Constitutional Question
by Ben ThomsonEvery debate about the Scottish constitution should include the topic of Scottish Home Rule, and if there is to be another referendum in Scotland then Home Rule should definitely be one of the options on the ballot paper.Home Rule is not widely understood being seen by many Unionists as the slippery slope to Independence and by Independence supporters as a Unionist proposal to retain sovereignty over Scotland. It is however a strong proposal in its own right with a separate history from Independence and a more likely stepping-stone to Federalism.This book is a much-needed statement for the merits of Scottish Home as the best solution for Scotland. It covers the history and support for the Home Rule option from 1860s, a clear structure for what Home Rule is and how Home Rule could improve both Scotland as well be a framework for constitutional reform across the UK.
The Scottish Independence Referendum: Constitutional and Political Implications
by Aileen Mcharg, Tom Mullen, Alan Page and Neil WalkerThe September 2014 Scottish independence referendum was an event of profound constitutional and political significance, not only for Scotland, but for the UK as a whole. Although Scottish voters chose to remain in the UK, the experience of the referendum and the subsequent political reaction to the 'No' vote that triggered significant reforms to the devolution settlement have fundamentally altered Scotland's position within the Union. The extraordinary success of the Scottish National Party at the 2015 General Election also indicates that the territorial dimension to UK constitutional politics is more prominent than ever, destabilising key assumptions about the location and exercise of constitutional authority within the UK. The political and constitutional implications of the referendum are still unfolding, and it is by no means certain that the Union will survive. Providing a systematic and academic analysis of the referendum and its aftermath, this interdisciplinary edited collection brings together public lawyers, political scientists, economists, and historians in an effort to look both backwards to, and forwards from, the referendum. The chapters evaluate the historical events leading up to the referendum, the referendum process, and the key issues arising from the referendum debate. They also explore the implications of the referendum both for the future governance of Scotland and for the UK's territorial constitution, drawing on comparative experience in order to understand how the constitution may evolve, and how the independence debate may play out in future.
The Scottish Independence Referendum: Constitutional and Political Implications
The September 2014 Scottish independence referendum was an event of profound constitutional and political significance, not only for Scotland, but for the UK as a whole. Although Scottish voters chose to remain in the UK, the experience of the referendum and the subsequent political reaction to the 'No' vote that triggered significant reforms to the devolution settlement have fundamentally altered Scotland's position within the Union. The extraordinary success of the Scottish National Party at the 2015 General Election also indicates that the territorial dimension to UK constitutional politics is more prominent than ever, destabilising key assumptions about the location and exercise of constitutional authority within the UK. The political and constitutional implications of the referendum are still unfolding, and it is by no means certain that the Union will survive. Providing a systematic and academic analysis of the referendum and its aftermath, this interdisciplinary edited collection brings together public lawyers, political scientists, economists, and historians in an effort to look both backwards to, and forwards from, the referendum. The chapters evaluate the historical events leading up to the referendum, the referendum process, and the key issues arising from the referendum debate. They also explore the implications of the referendum both for the future governance of Scotland and for the UK's territorial constitution, drawing on comparative experience in order to understand how the constitution may evolve, and how the independence debate may play out in future.
Scottish Law of Leases: Scottish Law Of Leases
by Angus McAllisterThe comprehensive, up-to-date guide to the Scots law of landlord and tenantScottish Law of Leases, written in a clear and readable style, covers residential, commercial and agricultural leases and provides guidance on a wide range of topics including local authority tenancies, crofts, the Agricultural Holdings Acts and valuations of market rent. The new edition:Takes full account of the many recent legislative changes including the Land Registration (Scotland) Act 2012 and the Long Leases (Scotland) Act 2012;Details relevant new case law including guidance on the effects of the Human Rights Act on tenancy evictions;Provides expanded coverage of common law and residential leases;Contains new chapters on repairs and private landlord regulation, including statutory provisions relating to antisocial behaviour notices, registration of private landlords, licensing of houses in multiple occupation, overcrowding statutory notices and tenancy deposit schemes. This highly regarded work provides lawyers and chartered surveyors, as well as students in these and related disciplines, with an invaluable source of reference.
Scottish Law Of Leases (PDF)
by Angus McallisterThe comprehensive, up-to-date guide to the Scots law of landlord and tenantScottish Law of Leases, written in a clear and readable style, covers residential, commercial and agricultural leases and provides guidance on a wide range of topics including local authority tenancies, crofts, the Agricultural Holdings Acts and valuations of market rent. The new edition:Takes full account of the many recent legislative changes including the Land Registration (Scotland) Act 2012 and the Long Leases (Scotland) Act 2012;Details relevant new case law including guidance on the effects of the Human Rights Act on tenancy evictions;Provides expanded coverage of common law and residential leases;Contains new chapters on repairs and private landlord regulation, including statutory provisions relating to antisocial behaviour notices, registration of private landlords, licensing of houses in multiple occupation, overcrowding statutory notices and tenancy deposit schemes. This highly regarded work provides lawyers and chartered surveyors, as well as students in these and related disciplines, with an invaluable source of reference.
The Scottish Legal System
by Megan DewartA course on the Scottish legal system is a compulsory part of undergraduate degrees in Scots Law. The Scottish Legal System sets out to present the 'legal system and law of Scotland as a unique and constantly changing human enterprise' and places the Scottish legal system in its broader political and social contexts. This is achieved by covering not only the central aspects of the system, such as the courts and the legal profession, but also the border areas with constitutional law and jurisprudence. This new sixth edition includes new case law on devolution and human rights issues in Scotland. This well established text provides an up-to-date treatment of all significant developments affecting the Scottish legal system.
The Scottish Legal System
by Hector MacQueen Robin White Ian D WillockA course on the Scottish legal system is a compulsory part of undergraduate degrees in Scots Law. The Scottish Legal System sets out to present the legal system and law of Scotland as a unique and constantly changing human enterprise and places the Scottish legal system in its broader political and social contexts. As well as case law on devolution and human rights issues in Scotland, this new fifth edition also covers: The Treaty of Lisbon 2007 as it came into force in 2009;The Scotland Act 2012; The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007; The Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010; The Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010;Reference is also made to further possible reforms to the system in the future resulting from the Gill Review of Civil Justice.This text is an invaluable introduction for students and anyone with an interest in the Scottish legal system.
Scottish Legal System Essentials (Edinburgh Law Essentials)
by Bryan Clark Gerard KeeganWhether you’re studying Law in Scotland or looking to convert to Scots law, this invaluable guide will quickly equip you with all the basics of the Scottish legal system. Fully updated for the third edition, it is the ideal textbook for busy law students and revising for those all-important exams. Summary sections of Essentials Facts and Essential Cases will help you to identify, understand and remember the key elements of the subject.
Scottish Legal System Essentials (PDF)
by Bryan Clark Gerard KeeganWhether you're studying Scots law, comparative law, law in Europe or looking to convert to Scots law, this invaluable guide will quickly equip you with all the basics of the Scottish legal system. Fully updated for the third edition, it is the ideal textbook for busy law students and revising for those all-important exams. Summary sections of Essentials Facts and Essential Cases will help you to identify, understand and remember the key elements of the subject.
The Scottish Legal System (PDF)
by Ian D. Willock Hector L. Macqueen Robin M. WhiteA course on the Scottish legal system is a compulsory part of undergraduate degrees in Scots Law. The Scottish Legal System sets out to present the legal system and law of Scotland as a unique and constantly changing human enterprise and places the Scottish legal system in its broader political and social contexts. As well as case law on devolution and human rights issues in Scotland, this new fifth edition also covers:The Treaty of Lisbon 2007 as it came into force in 2009;The Scotland Act 2012;The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007;The Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010;The Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010;Reference is also made to further possible reforms to the system in the future resulting from the Gill Review of Civil Justice. This text is an invaluable introduction for students and anyone with an interest in the Scottish legal system.
Scottish Planning Law
by Raymond McMaster Alan Prior John WatchmanScottish Planning Law is a comprehensive and accessible guide to a constantly changing and complex field. The clear, well -structured style and practical approach of previous editions have been retained and enhanced while taking account many significant developments in recent planning law.Written by a team of authors with expertise and experience, this edition encompasses the reforms in planning law and practice in Scotland introduced primarily by the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006 and the related suite of secondary legislation which has radically altered the legislative landscape. This highly regarded text is essential reading for all those involved in the disciplines of planning, surveying, architecture, sustainable development and law.