Crofting law reform
Proposals to simplify crofting regulation, encourage more use of common grazings and a range of other changes have received high levels of support in a recent consultation.
The Scottish Government has published an independent analysis of the responses to the consultation on proposals for Crofting Law Reform, together with those responses where consent to publish was given.
The consultation covered potential legislative changes to:
- support entry to crofting
- to clarify the community aspect of crofting law
- to promote use of common grazings, including for environmental purposes
- to strengthen adherence to crofters’ duties
- to modify the Crofting Commission’s regulatory roles and powers
- to make simplifications and corrections to current legislation
More than 160 responses were received during the three-month consultation, with a further 257 people attending 15 events across crofting counties in July and August, to debate the key proposals.
Background
Published on: 18 November, 2024