Justice Committee

Justice Committee Agenda and Papers 10 September 2019

1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 4 and 6 in private.

2. Secure care places for children and young people in Scotland: The Committee will take evidence from-
Nick Hobbs, Head of Advice and Investigations, Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland;
Nicola Dickie, Chief Officer – Children and Young People, COSLA;
Hugh Carr, Head of Strategic Procurement, and Janine Hunt, Strategic Programme Manager, Scotland Excel.

3. European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018: The Committee will consider a proposal by the Scottish Government to consent to the UK Government legislating using the powers under the Act in relation to the following UK statutory instrument proposal: 

The Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (Revocation) (EU Exit)Regulations 2019


4. Secure care places for children and young people in Scotland: The Committee will review the evidence taken at today's meeting.

5. Scottish Biometric Commissioner Bill (in private): The Committee will consider its approach to future witnesses and engagement activities.

6. Work programme: The Committee will discuss a proposal to take evidence on planning for Brexit.

Proposed future business

For further information, contact Stephen Imrie, the Clerk to the Committee on 0131 348 5195 or by email Stephen.imrie@parliament.scot