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Award of Consultation on Tenant Farming Commissioner Powers and Alternative Dispute Resolution

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Value£19,581.25
RegionScotland
CategoryConsultancy & Legal

Scottish Government awarded a contract to The Lines Between Ltd.

for a public consultation on proposed changes to the powers of the Tenant Farming Commissioner and the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution in the agricultural holdings sector.

The consultation, valued at £19,581.25, was developed by the Agricultural Holdings and Women in Agriculture Team and social research colleagues.

It addresses enforcement limitations and amendments from Stage 2 of the Land Reform Bill, including fines for breaches of codes of practice and extending who can report breaches, and explores ADR mechanisms as an alternative to the Land Court for resolving commercial disputes between tenant farmers and landlords.

The consultation is scheduled for a soft launch in late October 2025, with responses gathered through online submissions and stakeholder engagement events, and a final report expected by March 2026.

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