Walker and Walker: The Law of Evidence in Scotland gives a comprehensive and detailed examination of the law of evidence in the broadest of civil and criminal contexts. The emphasis is upon rigorous examination of the issues affecting all who work with the law of evidence whether in court, chamber practice or legal education. This classic text has been updated throughout and due attention is given to changes in the context of legal proceedings, to changes in the nature of the evidence available to parties, and to the direct impact of the European Convention on Human Rights. Full account is...

Set in medieval Scotland, this historic tale of dark intrigue, romance and betrayal, charts the early life of Lorna Strachan. Born into poverty, through her own single minded determination, she overcomes colossal odds to become consort to Lord Macbeth, warrior and nobleman.

Four short ghost stories. 1. The Haunting of Memory. This story is set in Liverpool. Tamara decides to open a recently discovered metal box that belonged to her great aunt Claudia. But the box proves difficult to open. It seems the box doesn't want to reveal its contents and a family secret. 2. A Curse Once Cast. Doctor Antrobus has returned to the UK after spending twenty years in an academic post in Australia. But his past catches up with him when he meets Samantha who confronts him over the question of a curse. 3. The Street of Cloaks. Nick Bryant a multimillionaire property developer...

Professor Robert Rennie has been one of the most influential voices in Scots private law over the past thirty years. Highly respected as both an academic and a practitioner, his contribution to the development of property law and practice has been substantial and unique. This volume celebrates his retirement from the Chair of Conveyancing at the University of Glasgow in 2014 with a selection of essays written by his peers and colleagues from the judiciary, academia and legal practice. Each chapter covers a topic of particular interest to Professor Rennie during his career, from the historical...

Discover how the law of evidence operates within Scotland, and in the larger context of UK and European laws of evidence. Helpful student features include Essential Facts and Essential Cases for each chapter.

Discover how the law of evidence operates within Scotland, and in the larger context of UK and European laws of evidence. Helpful student features include Essential Facts and Essential Cases for each chapter.

This book presents state of the art knowledge and practice in the rapidly developing field of bronchiectasis not due to cystic fibrosis.