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This study of how non-pecuniary damages for personal injury are assessed reviews the state of current approaches in Scotland. It onsiders the conclusions of the Gill Report and compares differing approaches in jurisdictions worldwide, before presenting possible options for reform.

Scots Law Tales brings a number of leading cases from the last 100 years of the Scottish courts to life. It captures the personalities involved, the events leading up to the case, what the court decided and why, and the role that the case played in the development of its area of law.

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Shows the importance of Scotland's relationships to Europe and its part in a broader European story, as well as to dispel long-established myths and preconceptions which continue to exert a firm grip on public opinion.

At the end of the 19th century, Dundee was Europe's premier Arctic whaling port. From humble beginnings in the 1750's this national industry had survived French and American wars, privateers, economic slumps, storms, heart-wrenching disasters and some amazing triumphs.From 1860 until the 1880's, Dundee built the most efficient Arctic vessels in the world. Despite being only a small city on the east coast of Scotland, as the 19th century closed...

This book shows relationships to Europe and its part in a broader European story, as well as to dispel long-established myths and preconceptions which continue to exert a firm grip on public opinion.

SCOTLAND: The Making and Unmaking of the Nation C.1100-1707 VOLUME 5 MAJOR DOCUMENTS This is one of a five-volume series, Scotland: The Making and Unmaking of the Nation, c.1100-1707. Volumes 1 and 3 were published in 200, and volumes 2, 4 and 5 in 2007 for the 300th anniversary of the parliamentary union of Scotland with England. The series shows the importance of Scottish relationships and involvement in a broader European story, and aims to...

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This book is based on current research and policing experience and asks what municipal policing means in modern-day Scotland. It examines the role of community policing, civilianisation in the police, private-sector involvement, surveillance and CCTV, the role of the Scottish Government and police authorities, police governance and accountability. Up-to-date research on community wardens and the part they play in community safety is also comme...

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This book contains the main provisions of the Vulnerable Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2004 together with commentary for lawyers, law students, those who lead or hear witness in court and other professionals dealing with young people and adults who may be vulnerable as potential witnesses.

Breach of the Peace As well as describing the development of this frequently prosecuted crime from the mid-19th century to the present day, this book offers a critique of the current law. Related statutory offences are also considered, including those created by the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010, and the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2012, as is the extent to which these new ...

Marks the contribution of Anne Crowther to scholarship in British history. Focusing on Scotland, this collection draws together the three main strands of her academic research - welfare, medicine and legal history - and reflects the range of her historical scholarship.