Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee
Minutes: 14 March 2023
Tuesday, 14 March 2023
7th Meeting, 2023
Start time: 10:00am
Location: T1.60-CR4 The Clerk Maxwell Room
Published: Tuesday, 14 March 2023
Minutes
1. Decision on taking business in private:
The Committee agreed to take item 3 in private.
2. Access to justice roundtable:
The Committee took evidence, in a roundtable format, from—
Jen Ang, Director, JustRight Scotland;
Gillian Fyfe, Strategic Lead-Strong Communities, Citizens Advice Scotland;
Colin Lancaster, Chief Executive, Scottish Legal Aid Board;
Fiona McPhail, Principal Solicitor, Shelter Scotland;
Rachel Moon, Senior Solicitor and Legal Services Manager, Govanhill Law Centre;
Jim Stephenson, Convener, Access to Justice Committee, Law Society of Scotland.
3. Consideration of evidence (In Private):
The Committee considered the evidence it heard under agenda item 2 and agreed to write to the Scottish Government.