The Scottish Parliament - Lazarowicz, Mark; McFadden, Jean
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Presenting a comprehensive account of the newly extended powers of the Parliament as a result of the Scotland Act 2016, this textbook provides a clear and current overview of the powers of the Parliament to make laws and to hold the Scottish Government to account. Whether as a textbook or a first reference work, this presents you with a comprehensive introduction to the Scottish Parliament by offering an authoritative guide to the powers of the Parliament, how it operates, and how its legislation and its actions can be scrutinised and challenged. The book looks at how Scotland is governed, and…mehr

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Presenting a comprehensive account of the newly extended powers of the Parliament as a result of the Scotland Act 2016, this textbook provides a clear and current overview of the powers of the Parliament to make laws and to hold the Scottish Government to account. Whether as a textbook or a first reference work, this presents you with a comprehensive introduction to the Scottish Parliament by offering an authoritative guide to the powers of the Parliament, how it operates, and how its legislation and its actions can be scrutinised and challenged. The book looks at how Scotland is governed, and what the future holds for the constitutional relationship between Scotland and the rest of the UK making - this a valuable work of reference for students of Scots law and legal systems, legal practitioners and also those interested in politics and public policy in Scotland. This new edition: - Analyses how the Scottish Parliament's legislation can be challenged, and sets out the major cases since it was reconvened in 1999 - Explains the historical background to Scottish devolution - Takes a detailed look at how relations between Scotland and the rest of the UK have developed under devolution - Anticipates how law and government might change in the future, particularly after Brexit - Includes extensive new material to take account of constitutional, legal and political developments since 2010 - Incorporates the considerable extension of devolution, new case law, a description of the new financial powers of the Scottish Parliament and the Scotland Acts of 2012 and 2016 - Considers the 2014 referendum on Scottish independence, as well as the 2016 referendum on UK membership of the EU - Includes sections covering how the Scottish Parliament and devolved government work in practice Cover image: A general view of the Scottish Parliament during a debate on the EU Referendum result and the implications for Scotland on 28 June 2016 (c) Andy Buchanan/Stringer/Getty Images Cover design: [EUP logo] edinburghuniversitypress.com ISBN [PPC] 978-1-4744-2419-6 ISBn [cover] 978-1-4744-2420-2 Barcode
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Mark Lazarowicz is an Advocate in practice at the Scottish Bar. He has experience in public and administrative law, including housing, social welfare and immigration cases and a special interest in environmental law. He was Member of Parliament for Edinburgh North and Leith between 2001 and 2015, and prior to that was Leader of Edinburgh Council. He has written widely on a range of legal and public policy issues. Jean McFadden is Visiting Lecturer in Law at the University of Strathclyde. Alongside her academic law career, she has served as a councillor since 1971 and was Leader of Glasgow City Council 1980-1986 and 1992-1994. She held the posts of Chairman of Mayfest 1983-97, City Treasurer 1986-92 and President of COSLA 1990-92. She was awarded the CBE in 1992.