This is a past event
In 2012, the Scottish Government convened an independent review group to consider matters of land law and policy in Scotland. The remit of the Land Reform Review Group was to explore measures that would enable more people in Scotland to have a stake in land use and management. After an evidence gathering process, an Interim Report and a slight reshuffle of membership, the LRRG published its Final Report on 23 May 2014, entitled “The Land of Scotland and the Common Good”.
Whilst the Report does not represent legislation or even a commitment to legislate, it does provide a benchmark for future reform in Scotland. It also provides an excellent opportunity to reflect on where Scots law is at the moment and consider where it ought to be. This gathering of interested observers will consider such matters across the wide spectrum of practice areas that land law reform touches on, including matters as diverse as succession law and planning law.
The session will be chaired by Malcolm Combe from the University of Aberdeen, an adviser to the LRRG appointed in June 2013.
Event Programme
Professor Roderick Paisley of the University of Aberdeen: on the proposals for the law of succession regarding “legal rights”.
Viktoria Wahle of Stronachs LLP: provides further analysis of the proposals for the law of succession, with specific reference to the organisation of agricultural businesses.
Robert Sutherland of Terra Firma Chambers: on the issues with “ownerless land” and “common good land”.
Alasdair Sutherland of Terra Firma Chambers: the LRRG has set out its plans for land reform, what do those plans mean for planning law.
Dr. Douglas Bain of the University of Aberdeen and Catherine Bury of Ledingham Chalmers: on the proposed introduction of longer and more secure tenancies in the private rented sector.
Dr. Michael P G Smith of the University of Aberdeen: on perhaps the most eye-catching proposal of the LRRG, namely that there should be an upper limit on the amount of land in Scotland that can be held by one owner or single beneficial interest.
The event is free and will be followed by a short reception. To assist with arrangements for refreshments, please email Carol Davies at carol.davies@abdn.ac.uk to secure your place.
- Hosted by
- School of Law
- Venue
- James Scotland Suite, Room 028, MacRobert Building
