Extracts from Scottish Parliament debate on Land Reform - Mar 21

Maurice Golden (West Scotland) (Con):...Underpinning all this is the need for a transparent system that is fit for the 21st century but which does not compromise people’s right to privacy, or indeed their safety. On the latter point, I am mindful of the concerns that have been raised by the likes of NFU Scotland that providing the personal details of landowners can leave them vulnerable to protests or direct action. A case in point would be the recent vegan protests directed at English farmers, using farm details that were made available through the Food Standards Agency. Those protests have resulted in disruption, damage and distress to animals. None of us wants that to be brought to Scotland. That does not need to happen, because a transparent system does not necessarily require the publication of physical addresses. Would it not be more useful to provide contact details for relevant land managers to ensure a more practical and speedy engagement process?

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