Minutes: 24 April 2024

1. Declaration of interests:

Russell Findlay declared an interest that he knows both witnesses, Margaret Gribbon and Ian Clarke,  whom he has spoken to in the past both in his role as a journalist, and as an elected Member.

2. Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Bill:

The Committee took evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from—

Margaret Gribbon;

and then from—

Ian Clarke

3. Subordinate legislation:

The Committee considered the following negative instrument—

Police Pension Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2024 (SSI 2024/80)

4. Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Bill (In Private):

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

5. Work programme (In Private):

The Committee considered its work programme.