The Scottish Legal System

This book presents 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 fifth edition provides an up-to-date treatment of all significant developments affecting the Scottish legal system. It will be an invaluable introduction for students and anyone with an interest in the legal system of Scotland.