A critical and comprehensive examination of the Scottish legal system. The ideal starting point for anyone requiring a ready understanding of the law, this edition covers: the jurisdictions, structure and administration of the Scottish courts; the operation of tribunals in Scotland; the Court of Justice of the European Communities; the European Commission and the Court of Human Rights. A new chapter on Alternative Dispute Resolution focuses on perceived problems in the civil courts, and responses to these including ADR techniques which aim to provide an alternative to litigation.