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Taking a comparative perspective, this book explores the trends and issues affecting the law on rights of personality in Scotland, and compares it to other jurisdictions using common law, civilian law, and mixed legal systems.

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.

Scotland: The Making and Unmaking of the Nation, c.1100-1707 aims to show 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. Especially in a post-devolution era, Scottish history and Scotland deserve better than this.Scotland: The Making and Unmaking of the Nation, c.1100-1707 is certainly designed to provoke but need not be taken to indicate a nationalist view of 1707 as a moment of eclipse. Scotland's history, like all histories, resists simple generalisations. Were it otherwise, its study would not be so rewarding.

Presenting Scottish history, this book shows the importance of Scotland's relationships to Europe and its part in the broader European story. It aims to dispel long-established myths and preconceptions about the Scottish past which still exert a firm grip on public opinion, even in the post-devolution era.

Childhood and Crime examines the treatment, by the criminal law and the criminal justice system, of children who commit serious crimes. Dr McDiarmid examines a number of serious cases, including the murder of James Bulger in 1993, from legal, philosophical and sociological perspectives, noting the paradox, and the consequent difficulties for the legal system, of accommodating an individual who is, simultaneously, both "child" and "criminal". From this, she argues that, in every case, a thorough investigation of the child's criminal capacity, drawing on developmental psychology, is necessary to provide a fair and rational basis for decisions on responsibility and disposal in respect of such children. Childhood and Crime presents a model for achieving this. The book also examines the existing response of the Scottish legal system to such children, both in the courts, and through the children's hearings system, in its search for a fair and compassionate approach which still takes account of the public interest and the need for public confidence in the criminal justice system. The Author: Claire McDiarmid is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Strathclyde. [DUP logo] Cover design: Various Creative Cover illustration: From an original painting by Anna Murray

The Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006 amends, updates and improves various aspects of Scottish family law, as well as introducing important new provisions for cohabiting couples. This book - containing the text of the substantive provisions and commentary thereupon - is an excellent companion to the new Act for all those who are involved in, or have an interest in, family law. Written by leading academic - Professor Kenneth Norrie - this authoritative text is an essential source of reference for family law practitioners and an essential guide for anyone who needs to understand the impact of the new legislation. Contents: Introduction Marriage and Civil Partnership Occupancy Rights, Interdicts and Powers of Arrest Divorce and Dissolution Children Cohabitation Civil Partners and Same-sex Cohabitants Jurisdiction and Private International Law The Author: Kenneth McK Norrie is a Professor of Law and Head of the Law School at the University of Strathclyde. [DUP logo]