Minutes: 07 May 2024

1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take items 6 and 7 in private.

2. Instruments subject to affirmative procedure:

The Committee agreed that no points arose on the following— 

Damages (Review of Rate of Return) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 (SSI 2024/Draft)
National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (Independent Health Care) Modification Order 2024 (SSI 2024/Draft)
Healthcare Improvement Scotland (Inspections) Amendment Regulations 2024 (SSI 2024/Draft)

3. Instruments subject to negative procedure:

The Committee agreed that no points arose on the following— 

Healthcare Improvement Scotland (Fees) Regulations 2024 (SSI 2024/130)

4. Instruments not subject to any parliamentary procedure:

The Committee agreed that no points arose on the following— 

Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (Commencement No. 8) Order 2024 (SSI 2024/131 (C.11))

5. Judicial Factors (Scotland) Bill:

The Committee took evidence from—

Siobhian Brown, Minister for Victims and Community Safety, Michael Paparakis, Policy and Bill Programme Manager accompanied by Megan Stefaniak, Solicitor, Scottish Government.

6. Judicial Factors (Scotland) Bill (in private):

The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier in the meeting.

7. Work programme (in private):

The Committee considered its work programme and agreed to hold a business planning session on Tuesday 25 June. It also agreed to hold an inquiry into framework legislation, later in the year.