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: guidance for tied pub tenants and pub companies

Scottish Pubs Code: guidance for pub owning businesses

Scottish Pubs Code: arbitration guidance

Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator - levy setting arrangements 2026-2027: statement

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

Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator: corporate plan 2025–2028

Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator: annual delivery plan 2025-2026

Scottish pubs code adjudicator: communications and engagement strategy

Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator: model publication scheme

Scottish Tied Pubs Adjudicator's investigation policy: consultation