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Author: Marjory MacLean
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Published: 2019-08-05
Total Pages: 100
ISBN-13: 1474470556
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplains the laws of the Church of Scotland, Scottish Episcopalian Church and the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland for those who work and hold positions of responsibility within Churches, for those preparing for ministry or legal practice and for practitioners called upon to appear before Church courts.
Author: Megan Dewart
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2019-02-19
Total Pages: 491
ISBN-13: 1526506351
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA course on the Scottish legal system is a compulsory part of undergraduate degrees in Scots Law. The Scottish Legal System sets out to present the 'legal system and law of Scotland as a unique and constantly changing human enterprise' and places the Scottish legal system in its broader political and social contexts. This is achieved by covering not only the central aspects of the system, such as the courts and the legal profession, but also the border areas with constitutional law and jurisprudence. This new sixth edition includes new case law on devolution and human rights issues in Scotland. This well established text provides an up-to-date treatment of all significant developments affecting the Scottish legal system.
Author: Norman Doe
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2013-09-12
Total Pages: 449
ISBN-13: 1107469864
DOWNLOAD EBOOKChristian Law: Contemporary Principles offers a detailed comparison of the laws of churches across ten distinct Christian traditions worldwide: Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, Lutheran, Methodist, Reformed, Presbyterian, United, Congregational and Baptist. From this comparison, Professor Doe proposes that all denominations of the faith share common principles in spite of their doctrinal divisions; and that these principles reveal a concept of 'Christian law' and contribute to a theological understanding of global Christian identity. Adopting a unique interdisciplinary approach, the book provides comprehensive coverage on the sources and purposes of church law, the faithful (lay and ordained), the institutions of church governance, discipline and dispute resolution, doctrine and worship, the rites of passage, ecumenism, property and finance, as well as church, State and society. This is an invaluable resource for lawyers and theologians who are engaged in ecumenical and interfaith dialogue, showing how dogmas may divide but laws link Christians across traditions.
Author: Clark Bryan Keegan Gerard
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Published: 2014-05-10
Total Pages: 145
ISBN-13: 0748698485
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhether youOCOre studying Law in Scotland or looking to convert to Scots law, this invaluable guide will quickly equip you with all the basics of the Scottish legal system. Fully updated for the third edition, it is the ideal textbook for busy law students and revising for those all-important exams. Summary sections of Essentials Facts and Essential Cases will help you to identify, understand and remember the key elements of the subject."e;
Author: Thomas Green
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Published: 2019-07-01
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 0748699996
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThomas Green examines the Scottish Reformation from a new perspective - the legal system and lawyers. Green covers the Wars of the Congregation, the Reformation Parliament, the legitimacy of the Scottish government in 1558-61, the courts of the early Church of Scotland and the legal significance of Mary Stewart's personal reign.
Author: Ian Hazlett
Publisher: BRILL
Published: 2021-12-13
Total Pages: 796
ISBN-13: 9004335951
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA Companion to the Reformation in Scotland deals with the making, shaping, and development of the Scottish Reformation. 28 authors offer new analyses of various features of a religious revolution and select personalities in evolving theological, cultural, and political contexts.
Author: Lucian N. Leustean
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2013-09-13
Total Pages: 241
ISBN-13: 1317990811
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEU enlargement - to countries in Central and Eastern Europe in 2004, the inclusion of Bulgaria and Romania in 2007, and increasing debates on Turkey’s membership - has dramatically transformed the European Union into a multi-religious space. Religious communities are not only shaping identities but are also influential factors in political discourse. This edited volume examines the activities of religious actors in the context of supranational European institutions and the ways in which they have responded to the idea of Europe at local and international levels. By bringing together scholars working in political science, history, law and sociology, this volume analyses key religious factors in contemporary EU architecture, such as the transformation of religious identities, the role of political and religious leaders, EU legislation on religion, and, the activities of religious lobbies. This book was published as a special issue of Religion, State and Society.
Author: Alexander Grant
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Published: 2019-07-30
Total Pages: 336
ISBN-13: 1474468640
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis new paperback edition brings together the latest thoughts on the development of the medieval Scottish kingdom. Thirteen contributors explore the central themes in medieval Scottish history - the interplay between Celtic and feudal influences; crown-magnate relations; local and national relations; and the political definition of the kingdom.
Author: James G. Kellas
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1989-01-26
Total Pages: 316
ISBN-13: 9780521368643
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFirst published in 1973, Professor Kellas's account of Scottish government and politics has long been recognised as the standard textbook in the field. Its scope includes a definition of the Scottish political system, and critical descriptions of Scottish administration (central and local), parliamentary activity, parties, electoral behaviour, and pressure groups. Scottish nationalism is given a wider interpretation than usual, covering not only the support for the Scottish National Party, but the manifestations of national feeling in Scottish life generally. The General Election of 1987 provided further evidence of the distinctive character of politics in Scotland, with the Conservative Party reduced to ten MPs, barely sufficient to fill the existing Scottish ministerial posts. In a new postscript Professor Kellas looks at the principal political developments of the period since 1983, and examines the political and constitutional implications of the current imbalance of forces as between Westminster and Scotland.
Author: Helen Fenwick
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2009-06-02
Total Pages: 487
ISBN-13: 1135242496
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPart of the successful Routledge-Cavendish Q&A series, which provides students with essential advice and guidance for essay and exam success, Q&A Administrative Law 2007-2008 has been fully updated and revised to incorporate developments in public law since the publication of the previous edition. Covering the main topics of constitutional and administrative law, the authors examine the radical programme of constitutional reform introduced by the Labour government since 1997 and explore its impact over the last ten years. The book gives clear examples of how to answer questions on all the main topics examined, including: devolution the Human Rights Act and the key cases decided under it the A-G v Jackson decision on the Parliament Acts the core areas of police powers, including the very significant changes made by the Serious and Organized crime Act 2005 and recent anti-terrorism legislation new case-law in the area of public order and freedom of expression the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 possible reform of the Royal Prerogative, following the Iraq war recent judicial review cases on the prerogative the contemporary application of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Ministerial responsibility the recent Shayler litigation under the Official Secrets Act plans for reform of the house of Lords and proposed reforms to the Ombudsmen system. An excellent revision and practice guide, with full coverage of recent important judicial review cases, this book gives students an important insight into exactly what examiners are looking for in an answer.
