Written by Robin M White and Ian D Willock

A 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 well established text provides an up-to-date treatment of all significant developments affecting the Scottish legal system. As well as taking account of the increasing impact of human rights and recent changes in the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Executive, this fourth edition also includes coverage of the introduction of a Supreme Court for the United Kingdom, the unification of District Courts into a ‘unified’ court system, the changes to the discipline and complaints regime for solicitors and changes in the method of appointing judges.

This text is an invaluable introduction for students and anyone with an interest in the Scottish legal system.

ISBN 13 Digit: 9781845927783
Publication Date: Sep 2007
Format: Paperback
Availability: In Print

List price: £42