United Kingdom: Civil Law

A Private Members' Bill introduced in the House of Lords seeks to establish statutory rights for boat dwellers, recognizing boats as lawful homes with protections similar to land-based residences. The proposed legislation has sparked debate between advocates for boat dwellers' access to services and concerns from marine industry stakeholders about its impact on navigation authorities and marina operations.

Landowners in Scotland facing unauthorised occupation of their property have specific legal remedies available through the Sheriff Court or Court of Session. Understanding the distinction between former tenants and unauthorised occupiers is crucial, as each requires different procedural approaches to recover possession efficiently.

The draft code aims to set out what it means to be a regulated mediator or regulated mediation organisation, and the standards the public should be able to expect.