[2] The report did describe that the establishment of a statutory code, an independent adjudicator and a market only rent option were welcome and overdue measures for a minority of committee members.

[2] In 2023, senior judge has passed an interim order preventing the Scottish government from introducing regulations under the Act.

[4] The first Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator, Sarah Havlin was appointed in April 2024 for a period of three years.

[6] The Act frees up tenants to be able to sell guest beers from smaller producers or move to a market rate lease that allows other suppliers.

[8] The Scottish Licensed Trade Association, which represents independent licensees, supported the bill on the basis that it would strengthen the ability of tenants to negotiate with pub landlords.