Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee
Minutes: 25 April 2023
Tuesday, 25 April 2023
9th Meeting, 2023
Start time: 10:04am
Location: T1.60-CR4 The Clerk Maxwell Room
Published: Wednesday, 26 April 2023
Minutes
1. Choice of Convener:
The Committee chose Kaukab Stewart as Convener.
2. Decision on taking business in private:
The Committee agreed to take item 4 in private.
3. Asylum Seekers in Scotland:
The Committee took evidence from—
Phil Arnold, Head of Refugee Support – Scotland, Wales and N Ireland, British Red Cross;
Annika Joy, Programme Director, Simon Community Scotland;
Graham O'Neill, Policy Manager, Scottish Refugee Council;
Andy Sirel, Legal Director and Partner, JustRight Scotland.
4. Consideration of evidence (In Private):
The Committee considered the evidence it heard under agenda item 3.