Understanding Scots law : an introduction to Scots law, procedure and legal skills (Third edition)

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 taughton BA Law and Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Legal Services qualifications encompassing public Law, private law and procedure. 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 readingand relevant web links. Newly featured in this edition:#Succession (Scotland) Act 2016#Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016#Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Bill 2016#Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014#Scotland Act 2016##Fresh# new cases#The impact of Brexit on the Scottish constitution