The legal system of Scotland : cases and materials

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The legal system of Scotland : cases and materials

A. A. Paterson, T. St. J. N. Bates & Mark R. Poustie

W. Green, 1999

4th ed

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Previous ed.: 1993

Description and Table of Contents

Description

A critical and comprehensive examination of the Scottish legal system. The ideal starting point for anyone requiring a ready understanding of the law, this edition covers: the jurisdictions, structure and administration of the Scottish courts; the operation of tribunals in Scotland; the Court of Justice of the European Communities; the European Commission and the Court of Human Rights. A new chapter on Alternative Dispute Resolution focuses on perceived problems in the civil courts, and responses to these including ADR techniques which aim to provide an alternative to litigation.

Table of Contents

* Courts and tribunals * The judiciary * The legal profession * Jurisdiction * Legal precedent and sources of law * Legal aid * Legislation * The European dimension

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  • NCID
    BA45483283
  • ISBN
    • 0414012739
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Edinburgh
  • Pages/Volumes
    xl, 483 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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