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Monday 22nd July 2024

The Land Reform (Scotland) Bill 2024 has proposed significant changes to legislation relating to land in Scotland and introduced numerous new obligations and requirements. To assist with the enforcement of these new provisions, the Bill introduces the role of the Land and Communities Commissioner. Director, Gillian Gibbons and Trainee, Erin Connor, look at the key functions and enforcement powers of the proposed new Commissioner

Categories: Rural and Estates
Wednesday 17th July 2024

The Supreme Court has clarified that a collateral warranty in traditional form will not be a construction contract under the Housing Grants (Construction and Regeneration) Act 1996 and so will not engage the payment or adjudication provisions of the Act.