Explanatory Notes

Tied Pubs (Scotland) Act 2021

2021 asp 17

5 May 2021

The Act

Part 2:  Giving Effect to the Code

Arbitration

Section 18: Information about arbitration

46.This section enables the adjudicator to obtain information on an arbitration carried out by a person appointed by the adjudicator, either from that person or from the parties to the arbitration. The purpose of this to help the adjudicator carry out their functions, such as preparing annual reports and providing advice and guidance on the code. Subsection (2) states that the adjudicator may enforce this requirement through civil proceedings.