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Views invited on framework bill for farming support

30th October 2023 | agriculture-crofting
MSPs consult on Scottish Government measure as stage 1 opens

Bill introduced for new farming support package

2nd October 2023 | agriculture-crofting | Agriculture and estates
New payment system will encourage sustainability and climate mitigation

Digital system launched for crofting applications

13th June 2023 | agriculture-crofting
Commission promotes advantages of online submission

Five new legal experts join Morton Fraser

3rd March 2023 | agriculture-crofting , careers , commercial property
Law firm strengthens team to meet client demand

Ministers propose new rights for small landholders

24th October 2022 | agriculture-crofting | Agriculture and estates
Views invited on right to buy, right to diversify and more

Agriculture Bill proposals put out to consultation

31st August 2022 | agriculture-crofting | Agriculture and estates
Ministers seek views on supporting and developing Scottish farming

High demand affecting rural land market: Commission

12th April 2022 | property (non-commercial) , agriculture-crofting | Agriculture and estates
Market Insights Report shows how landownership could concentrate further

MSPs call for action over Crofting Commission failings

21st February 2022 | agriculture-crofting
Committee criticises ministers' failure to tackle concerns raised in 2016

Land Court and Lands Tribunal to merge

8th September 2021 | agriculture-crofting , civil litigation , property (non-commercial) | Agriculture and estates , Civil court work
Expanded Land Court expected to offer more streamlined service

Morton Fraser hires Martin Minton

17th May 2021 | agriculture-crofting , careers
Law firm strengthens Agricultural and Rural team

Final bill passed as Holyrood rises for election

25th March 2021 | agriculture-crofting | Agriculture and estates
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Bill given unanimous support

Livestock worrying bill needs amended, MSPs report

14th December 2020 | criminal law , agriculture-crofting
Stage 1 report supports principles but highlights concerns

Faculty opposes Land Court and Lands Tribunal merger

15th October 2020 | agriculture-crofting , property (non-commercial) , civil litigation | Agriculture and estates
Response argues different expertise and approach needed in each body

Bill to continue CAP passes final stage

27th August 2020 | agriculture-crofting | Agriculture and estates
MSPs unanimously back ongoing farming support schemes

Expanded Land Court could take in Tribunal: new paper

4th August 2020 | agriculture-crofting , civil litigation , property (non-commercial)
Ministers seek views on amalgamation, and other issues

Dogs livestock-worrying bill goes out to views

26th June 2020 | agriculture-crofting , criminal law | Agriculture and estates
Holyrood committee begins stage 1 scrutiny of member's bill

Three members' bills come before Holyrood

25th May 2020 | agriculture-crofting , licensing , government-administration | Local government
Livestock worrying, funfair licensing and local council powers all affected

CAP continuity law needs sunset clause, MSPs report

3rd March 2020 | agriculture-crofting , europe
Ministers should not be able to use broad powers indefinitely

MSPs want time cap on powers to replace EU farm schemes

7th February 2020 | agriculture-crofting
Stage 1 report opposes indefinite period for wide powers

"Major inquiry" needed into farm tenancy system: Gill

14th March 2019 | agriculture-crofting
Former Lord President calls for review of alternatives

Crackdown on livestock worrying proposed in member's bill consultation

22nd February 2019 | agriculture-crofting
Higher penalties, police powers and ban on owning dogs could be enacted

National film studio grounded by small landholding rules

3rd October 2018 | agriculture-crofting
Court refuses to allow resumption of site

Crofting reform plans outlined

13th April 2018 | agriculture-crofting
Two-phased approach proposed by Cabinet Secretary

Supreme Court affirms solicitors' prescription plea to defective notices claim

15th November 2017 | agriculture-crofting , civil litigation
Time ran from when landlords incurred expense, though ignorant of outcome
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