Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator

Overview

The Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator is responsible for overseeing and enforcing the Scottish Pubs Code.

The code regulates the relationship between pub owning businesses and tied pub tenants. The adjudicator is Sarah Havlin.

England and Wales have their own Pubs Code Adjudicator. 

Tenants and pub-owning businesses can contact the office of the Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator using the contact details on this page. Emails will be responded to as soon as practicable, and within 20 working days. 

Publications

About the Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator

Scottish Pubs Code and adjudicator roles: overview

Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator - levy setting arrangements 2025-2026: statement

Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator: leaflet for tied pub tenants

Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator: guidance - guest beer arrangements

Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator: guidance - lease terms

Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator: pre-lease information requirements

Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator - requesting a market rent only lease: guidance

Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator - rent assessments and review: guidance

Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator: complaints form for tied pub tenants

Scottish Pubs Code: applying for arbitration

Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator: investigation policy statement

Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator: draft arbitration policy - guidance

Scottish Tied Pubs Adjudicator's investigation policy: consultation

Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator: self-disclosure breach form (draft)

Scottish pubs code adjudicator: communications and engagement strategy

Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator: complaints policy

Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator: model publication scheme

Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator: levy methodology