Overview

This bill mandates the UK government to create a plan for using alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods to settle compensation claims from landowners whose land is acquired for electricity transmission projects. The aim is to provide a faster, cheaper, and less adversarial way to determine fair compensation.

Description

The Electricity Transmission (Compensation) Bill requires the Secretary of State to develop proposals for using alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in cases where land is compulsorily purchased for electricity transmission projects under the Planning Act 2008.

Key Aspects:

• ADR Processes: The bill defines ADR broadly, encompassing any method of resolving disputes outside of court.
• Land Acquisition Cases: The bill specifically targets cases where land is acquired for electricity transmission purposes as defined in the Electricity Act 1989.
• Proposal Requirements: The Secretary of State's proposals must ensure ADR processes are accessible, affordable, independent, and result in enforceable determinations.
• Parliamentary Report: The Secretary of State must submit a report detailing the proposals to Parliament after consultation with relevant stakeholders.
• Geographic Scope: The Act applies to England, Wales, and Scotland.
• Commencement: The Act comes into force two months after it's passed.

Government Spending

The bill itself doesn't directly allocate funds. However, implementing the proposed ADR processes will likely involve costs related to developing the framework, training personnel, and potentially providing support to landowners navigating the new system. The exact financial implications are yet to be determined and will be outlined in the Secretary of State's report to Parliament.

Groups Affected

• Landowners: Directly impacted; the bill aims to improve the compensation process for them, potentially offering a less stressful and more efficient alternative to lengthy court battles.
• Electricity Transmission Companies: Affected as they will need to utilize the new ADR processes for land acquisition. This could potentially reduce costs and time involved in obtaining necessary land.
• Government Agencies: Responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the ADR framework, requiring resource allocation and potential regulatory changes.
• ADR Providers: May see increased demand for their services as the new system is rolled out.

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