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