The British Constitution used to be the envy of the world. Now there is hardly any element of it which has not come under attack. In exploring why this has happened, this book explains how the British Constitution works today. In this guide to the current state of the nation's public law, Professor Ganz provides an account of the changes wrought in the law by the deeds and Acts of Conservative administrations since 1979.

Understanding Public Law (Understanding Law)

Gabriele Ganz

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Explains how British law of contract works in today's ever-changing commercial climate, and examines the implications of new technology on contractual interpretation and obligation. In this guide to the current state of the nation's laws of contract, the authors provide an account of the changes wrought in British law in recent years.

Understanding Contract Law (Understanding Law)

John N. Adams

On Your Feet: A Practical Guide to Civil Advocacy

Elliott, Clare

Horner, Emma

Bell, Chloe

The best-selling textbook on Scots criminal law now reaches its second edition. The text is fully updated, containing all developments in Scots criminal law since the first edition was published in 1992. This includes the Prisoners and Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 1994 and the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994.

Criminal Law (Greens Concise Scots Law)

Timothy H. Jones

Michael G.A. Christie

This book provides a clear and concise guide for the working journalist, as well as a training aid for students for the NCTJ.  The book is also referred to by advocates and solicitors involved in media law - an area which has undoubtedly assumed greater importance in recent years.The numbered paragraphs and extensive index should help the working journalist find answers to practical problems at speed.

Scots Law for Journalists

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Alistair J. Bonnington

Writing, Research & Publishing Guides

Constitutional LawBasics, 2nd Edition provides students with a study and revision guide covering all the most important elements of constitutional and administrative law. With LawBasics, there is no longer the need to rely on a combination of scribbles and photocopies to make sense of the previous term's work. This second edition takes into account the Human Rights Act 1998, Scottish Executive pursuant to the Scotland Act 1998 and the establishment of the Scottish Parliament. Essential coverage is provided on: * The general principles * Key cases * Important statutes * Sample questions and answers Fully revised and updated to ensure you have current and topical information, Constitutional LawBasics is presented in a clear, concise and easy-to-use format - the perfect cure for pre-exam jitters.

Constitutional Law

Jane Munro

This book addresses the law and practice in Scotland and its significance for children, parents and their legal, and other, advisers. Children s Rights in Scotland analyses child law in the light of international conventions and, in particular, The European Convention on Human Rights and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.  The 3rd edition has been comprehensively revised to take into account recent developments and new chapters have been added to cover immigration and asylum, the protection of children from sexual exploitation and children and the media.

Child Rights

Alison Cleland

Criminal LawBasics, 3rd Edition provides students with an easy to use study and revision guide which covers the most important elements of criminal law. With LawBasics, there is no longer the need to rely on a combination of scribbles and photocopies to make sense of the course work. This text gives a concise statement of the common law aspects of the criminal law of Scotland, and covers all the essential areas for a basic understanding of substantive criminal law. It also includes changes in the requirements of the defences of diminished responsibility and provocation. Criminal LawBasics is presented in a clear, concise and approachable format and will be a helpful learning aid for all law students.

Criminal Lawbasics

Clare Connelly

Glossary of Legal Terms, 5th edition is primarily relevant to the Scottish legal system and is used by a wide range of professionals, from practicing lawyers to historians, accountants and archivists. Designed to be a straightforward and precise reference guide the glossary provides information about the meanings for legal terms and Latin terms used in court and within the legal industry overall.

Glossary of Legal Terms (Law Basics)

Stephen Robb-Russell O'Rourke

Arbitration in Scotland

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