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Chamber and committees

Criminal Justice Committee


Agenda: 15 November 2023

Wednesday, 15 November 2023

30th Meeting, 2023

Start time: 10:00am
Location: T4.60-CR6 The Livingstone Room
Agenda items:

  1. Decision on taking business in private
  2. Victims
  3. Witnesses
  4. and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill
  5. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland Thematic Review of Policing Mental Health in Scotland
  6. Victims
  7. Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill
  8. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland Thematic Review of Policing Mental Health in Scotland

Agenda published: Friday, 10 November 2023 01:44pm

Full agenda and available meeting papers


1. Decision on taking business in private

The Committee will decide whether to take item 5 in private.


2. Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill

The Committee will take evidence on parts 1 to 3 of the Bill at Stage 1 from—

  • Angela Constance
    Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs
    Scottish Government
  • Heather Tully
    Criminal Justice Reform Unit, Criminal Justice Division
    Scottish Government
  • Lucy Smith
    Victims and Witnesses Unit, Criminal Justice Division
    Scottish Government
  • Simon Stockwell
    Family Law Policy Unit, Civil Law and Legal System Division
    Scottish Government
  • Kirsty Anderson
    Solicitor, Legal Directorate
    Scottish Government

Papers for this item:

1 private paper will be discussed during this agenda item


3. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland Thematic Review of Policing Mental Health in Scotland

The Committee will take evidence from—

  • Craig Naylor
    Chief Inspector
    HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland
  • Brian McInulty
    Lead Inspector
    HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland
  • Dr Arun Chopra
    Medical Director
    Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland, Advisory Group Member

Papers for this item:

1 private paper will be discussed during this agenda item


4. Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill (in private)

The Committee will consider the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 2.


5. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland Thematic Review of Policing Mental Health in Scotland

The Committee will consider the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 3.