# Crofting and Scottish Land Court Act 2026, Section 52: Appointed members: special considerations

Extent: S
Status: prospective

(1) Schedule 1 of the 1993 Act (the Crofting Commission) is modified as follows.
(2) In paragraph 4—
(a) in sub-paragraph (1)—
(i) in paragraph (a)—
(A) after sub-paragraph (i), insert “and”,
(B) sub-paragraph (iii) is repealed,
(ii) after paragraph (a), insert—
“(aa) where sub-paragraph (3) applies, have regard to the desirability of at least one person appointed representing the interests of landlords of crofts, and”,
(b) after sub-paragraph (1), insert—
“(1A) Where sub-paragraph (3) applies, the Scottish Ministers must consult the Commission before making an appointment.”,
(c) in sub-paragraph (5), paragraph (c) is repealed.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2026/17/section/52 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/crofting-and-scottish-land-court-act-2026/section-52
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