Scots law

Scots Law (or Scottish Law) is the Law of Scotland in the United Kingdom.

After the Union with England, Scotland retained its unique legal system. The Scottish system is based on the Roman law or civil law, the English inspired common law and native custom. Unlike most civil law jurisdictions, Scots law is uncodified.

Legal System

Courts in Increasing Order of Superiority

• Criminal Courts
  • Sheriff Court
  • High Court: Properly The High Court of Justiciary
• Civil Courts
  • Sheriff Court
  • Court of Session
    • Outer Court
    • Inner Court
  • House of Lords

See Also

• English law (also applies to Wales)
• European Union Law
• List of United Kingdom topics
• Udal Law
• Feudal Law

External Links

http://www.law.gla.ac.uk/scot_guide/