Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee
Minutes: 11 June 2024
Tuesday, 11 June 2024
15th Meeting, 2024
Minutes
1. Disability Commissioner (Scotland) Bill:
The Committee took evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from—
Lyn Pornaro, Chief Executive Officer, Disability Equality Scotland;
Tressa Burke, Chief Executive Officer and Karen Wylie, Policy and Participation Manager, Glasgow Disability Alliance;
Heather Fisken, Chief Executive and Dr Pauline Nolan, Head of Policy and Engagement, Inclusion Scotland;
Jenny Miller, Chief Executive, PAMIS - Promoting a more inclusive society;
and then from—
Suzi Martin, External Affairs Manager, National Autistic Society Scotland;
Alice Struthers, Programme Director, Neurological Alliance of Scotland;
Eddie McConnell, Chair, Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities (SCLD);
Jamie Cooke, Head of Policy and Communications, Enable.
2. Disability Commissioner (Scotland) Bill (In Private):
The Committee considered the evidence it heard under agenda item 1.