Full Description
Understanding Scots Law is an accessible, comprehensive and concise introductory legal text for students studying Scots law or law as part of another course. The book covers a range of topics taught on BA Law and Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Legal Services qualifications.The presentation of the text is designed to facilitate learning with features including: a list of learning outcomes at the start of each chapter; the highlighting of key concepts; chapter summaries; lists of key legal authority; quick quizzes; further reading and relevant web links.
Contents
Introduction to the Scottish legal system. Sources of Scots law. Structure of the legal system. Public law. Constitutional Law. EU dimension to the Scottish legal system. Human rights. Criminal Law. Scots private law. Contract. Consumer Law. Employment. Commercial Law. Delict. Property. Trusts. Succession. Family. Procedure. Civil litigation. Criminal procedure. Legal Skills.
