Download or read book Scottish Administrative Law Essentials written by Jean McFadden and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2014-03-17 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scottish Administrative Law Essentials is a clear and concise study and revision guide for students of the law in Scotland. It contains all of the essential information students need when preparing for exams and includes useful summary sections of essential facts and essential cases. An invaluable text which students can use to gain a quick understanding of a new subject, to help them through a course or as an aid to revision for exams. This book is also an excellent resource for those who need to refresh their knowledge of the subject. Table of Cases, Table of Statutes and an Index are included. Contents: Introduction Doctrines of the Constitution Structure of Government in the UK Subordinate Legislation The Ultra Vires Doctrine Judicial Review Natural Justice Ombudsmen Tribunals and Inquiries

Download or read book Scottish Criminal Law Essentials written by Claire McDiarmid and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2018-12-31 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the influence of classical philosophy on revenge narratives by Shakespeare and his contemporaries

Download or read book Scottish Evidence Law Essentials written by James Chalmers and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2017-02-03 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover how the law of evidence operates within Scotland, and in the larger context of UK and European laws of evidence.The new edition has been updated to take account of case law developments since the last edition, plus the Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2014, the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 and changes made to the law on vulnerable witnesses by the Victims and Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2014. Helpful student features include Essential Facts and Essential Cases for each chapter.

Download or read book Scottish Contract Law Essentials written by Tikus Little and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2016-09-28 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The law of contract forms the basis of our civil society. Without the law of contract we could not buy food, clothing or a place to live, nor could we book holidays, run a business or manage a football club. But contract law is complex and intricate, and disputes over contracts have led to a wealth of court cases over the years. This updated third edition gives you a clear and concise guide to the basics of the law of contract as it pertains to Scotland, from what a contract is to how they are formed, terminated and breached, and from third-party rights to cross-border contracts.

Download or read book Legal Method Essentials for Scots Law written by Dale McFadzean and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2017-02-23 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get started with using the library; find out what statutory interpretation and judicious precedent are; learn about finding and using case law and legislation; discover how to access and cite books, journals and other sources; take your study international with a guide to sources from Europe and further afield; and sail through your coursework and exams with handy tips for legal writing and research.

Download or read book Public Law Essentials written by Jean McFadden and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2016-08-30 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking at the UK and Scotland, Public Law Essentials is an invaluable guide for law students throughout the United Kingdom and for practising lawyers needing a quick reference. From the monarchy to the UK and Scottish parliaments, and from judicial review to the parliamentary ombudsman, this fully updated second edition gives you all the coverage of public law that you need for your course, your exams and your practice. In particular, the Scots law sections have been updated in light of the Smith Commission and the Scotland Bill 2015-16. Handy reference sections include tables of cases, statues and conventions, and summaries of essential facts and cases.

Download or read book Roman Law Essentials written by Craig Anderson and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2018-01-23 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Scottish Family Law written by Kenneth McK. Norrie and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2016-09-28 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A clear and concise study and revision guide for students of family law in ScotlandCovering all the major legislation, Scottish Family Law is designed for new students of the subject. It gives you a framework for understanding how family law operates and will help you to prepare for your exams. Each chapter includes lists of essential facts and cases to illustrate how the rules described are applied in practice. Key FeaturesTakes full account of the substantial statutory developments in the field since the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006 Covers two major recent Acts: the Childrens Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 and the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014Includes important new legislation such as the Adoption and Children (Scotland) Act 2007 and the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008

Download or read book Delict Essentials written by Francis McManus and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2017-02-03 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From defamation to dangerous animals, and from negligence to nuisance, Delict Essentials will introduce you to the Scots law of delict. Fully updated for the third edition, this concise guide will give you the key facts that you need, whether you're a busy law student revising for those all-important exams or a professional practitioner looking to brush up on your knowledge. It will also be useful for those studying comparative criminal law or tort across different jurisdictions.

Download or read book Private International Law written by David Hill and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2014-11-30 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EU law has greatly influenced national law in Scotland, the UK and the rest of Europe. As a result, private international law is an essential area of study and of increasing importance to lawyers throughout the EU. Private International Law Essentials is the concise guide to private international law that you need, whether you're studying, revising or a practicing lawyer looking for a summary the law in UK jurisdictions. David Hill looks at the key elements and issues of private international law, as well as the statutes and Conventions (e.g. Brussels, Lugano) and EU Regulations applying throughout the UK.

Download or read book Essential Constitutional and Administrative Law for SQE1 written by Zaman F. Kala and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-12-24 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential Constitutional and Administrative Law for SQE1 explains key principles of the UK constitution, the organs of the state, judicial review, as well as retained EU law/assimilated law, in a clear, concise, and easy-to-understand style. The use of practical examples allows such key principles to be effectively introduced and illustrated. It demonstrates the importance of the system of supremacy and the rule of law and how the concept of separation of powers ensures effective governance, including an understanding of human rights legislation and public order law. The book provides a clear and structured approach with opportunities to apply the relevant principles to the law. The book also includes a range of interactive features including: ● Revision points: Each chapter concludes with a concise list of key revision points. ● Multiple Choice Questions: Each section of the book provides multiple choice questions following the SQE1 question format (with answers to enable you to test your knowledge). Further multiple choice questions and answers are also provided on the companion website. Part of a series of books aimed at those who are preparing for SQE1, this concise and accessible text provides a clear understanding of the key principles of the essential constitutional and administrative law and will enable you to test your assessment skills.

Download or read book Public Law Essentials written by Jean McFadden and published by Edinburgh Law Essentials. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the monarchy to the UK and Scottish parliaments, and from judicial review to the parliamentary ombudsman, this fully updated second edition gives you all the coverage of public law that you need for your course, your exams and your practice.

Download or read book Planning Law Essentials written by Anne-Michelle Slater and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2014-03-17 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much of the new Scottish planning system, legislated by the Planning etc (Scotland) act 2006 and various secondary legislations, has now been implemented, with a commitment to further reforms. Planning Law Essentials explains the current state of planning law in Scotland as a whole, with a focus on the recent reforms. From national to local planning policy, and from applications to appeals, it is an excellent resource for Scots law students, planners, surveyors, land managers, environmental NGOs and community groups. End-of-chapter summaries highlight the essential facts, while the essential cases summaries show how the planning law has be enacted in practice.

Download or read book Nation to Nation written by Stephen Gethins and published by Luath Press Ltd. This book was released on 2021-03-17 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scotland has a distinctive place in the world. Nation to Nation explores how this unique relationship with the rest of the world has developed over the years and how it manifests itself today. In this book Stephen Gethins combines his knowledge from years of work in the field - from the conflict zones of the former Soviet Union to the corridors of power in Westminster and Brussels - with insights from political, cultural and academic figures who have been at the heart of foreign policy in Scotland, the UK, Europe and North America. Gethins looks at Scotland's foreign policy to better inform the debate about our country's future and its relationships with its neighbours near and far.

Download or read book Scottish Parliament written by Mark Lazarowicz and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2018-01-23 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Trusts Law Essentials written by John Finlay and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2014-03-17 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Scots law, the legal concept of the trust has a long history of development and, over that time, has come to take on a number of characteristics. Because of this, there is no single definition of a trust that covers every example of the trust relationship. That's where Trusts Law Essentials comes in. This concise volume will quickly introduce you to the Scots law of trusts - from creating a trust and appointing trustees to conflicts on interest and the termination of trusts. It also looks at the different purposes of a trust and the particular issues surrounding charities and charitable trusts. End-of-chapter summaries of essential facts and essential cases will help you to identify, understand and remember the key elements of trusts law in Scotland.

Download or read book Administrative Law written by William Wade and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2014 with total page 959 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[This book provides an] account of the principles of judicial review and the administrative arrangements of the United Kingdom."--