Police courts in nineteenth-century Scotland.
Barrie, David G.author.
Broomhall, Susan,author.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Evolution and expansion -- Dignity and discretion -- People's courts? -- Public theatres? -- Practices, patterns and perceptions -- Legal, social and cultural convictions -- Punishment and protection.
Courts of first instance
Police magistrates
Justices of the peace
Criminal justice, Administration of