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