Minutes: 08 October 2025

1. Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill:

The Committee took evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from—

Stephen Cranston, Member of sub-committee on Rural Affairs, Law Society of Scotland;

Brian Inkster, Chief Executive, Inksters Solicitors;

Chris Kerr, Director of Policy and Corporate Services and Accountable Officer, Registers of Scotland;

Katie MacKay, Director, FMS Law;

Eilidh Ross, Crofting Law Specialist, Camus Consulting.

2. Subordinate legislation:

The Committee considered the following negative instrument—

Plant Health (Export Certification) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2025 (SSI 2025/241)

The Committee agreed to make no recommendations in relation to the instrument.

3. Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill(In Private):

The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.