The Legal System of Scotland : Criminal Law of Scotland

by a. A. T. St.J. N. Bates and M. R. Poustie Paterson, Mark Poustie, A.A. Paterson

This popular text, Paterson and Bates, provides 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 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.

528 pages, Paperback

First published October 28, 1999