Scotland's Constitution: Law and Practice / Edition 4

by Chris Himsworth, Christine O'Neill

Overview

A clear, comprehensive account of Scottish constitutional law within its UK and European context.

It describes and analyses constitutional arrangements while integrating that analysis with a general background to constitutional law and the UK institutions which have a continuing relevance for the government of Scotland.

This highly regarded text considers law-making powers for Scotland, the legislative process at Westminster and at Holyrood, the accountability and scrutiny of government, the independence of the judiciary and the role of the courts in interpreting and adjudicating upon constitutional and administrative law questions.

The fourth edition has been fully updated throughout and includes:

· An update on the Scottish devolution settlement, including the changes made by the Scotland Act 2016 in the field of social security.

· A new chapter covering the Brexit referendum, the withdrawal negotiations between the UK and the EU and Brexit litigation - with a particular focus on Brexit's impact on Scottish constitutional arrangements.

· Coverage of new case law since the last edition in the area of judicial review and specifically on devolution.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781526509543
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	05/13/2021
Edition description:	Fourth Edition
Pages:	688
Product dimensions:	6.19(w) x 9.42(h) x 1.43(d)

About the Author

Chris Himsworth is Emeritus Professor of Administrative Law at the University of Edinburgh.

Christine O'Neill is Chairman of Brodies LLP and a recognised expert on public and constitutional law issues in Scotland.

Table of Contents

Preface vii

Table of Statutes xi

Table of Statutory Instruments xxix

Table of Cases xxxv

Bibliography lix

1 Constitutions and Constitutional Law 1

2 Constitutional Law and Constitutional Values 23

3 The Scottish Constitutional Context 43

4 The Scottish Independence and European Union Referendums 71

5 The UK and Scottish Parliaments: The Institutional Framework 121

6 Law-making Competences for Scotland 167

7 The UK and Scottish Governments 225

8 Local Authorities and other Public Bodies 277

9 Law-making Procedures 305

10 The Parliamentary Accountability of Government 349

11 Public Finance 383

12 Courts and the Independence of the Judiciary 403

13 Citizen and State 439

14 Public Law Adjudication 503

Index 601