Criminal Justice Committee
Agenda: 15 November 2023
Wednesday, 15 November 2023
30th Meeting, 2023
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:
Paper 1 - Paper 1 - VWJR Bill Note by the Clerk (302KB, pdf) posted 10 November 2023
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:
Paper 1 - Paper 3 - HMICS Policing and Mental Health Note by the Clerk (83KB, pdf) posted 10 November 2023
1 private paper will be discussed during this agenda item
4. Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill
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.