New Scottish Lands Tribunal Procedure In Electronic Communications Code Applications

The Lands Tribunal for Scotland has recently published its first Guidance Note for claims made under the new Electronic Communications Code, forming Schedule 3A of the Communications Act 2003 (as amended) (the "ECC").

The Note has been issued in response to the number of Applications that have started coming through the Tribunal's doors since the ECC came into force in December 2017, and in light of the six month statutory deadline for determination of certain types of ECC Applications that the Tribunal should adhere to¹.

1. Procedural Timetable
   
   One of the most notable points coming out of the Guidance Note is the introduction of a default preliminary timetable for all ECC Applications, in addition to the usual Tribunal rules. This timetable is designed to trigger as soon as the Respondent has been notified that an Application has been made.