Criminal Justice Committee
Minutes: 01 March 2023
Wednesday, 01 March 2023
7th Meeting, 2023
Start time: 09:30am
Location: T4.60-CR6 The Livingstone Room
Published: Wednesday, 01 March 2023
Minutes
1. Decision on taking business in private:
The Committee agreed to take item 4 in private.
2. Scottish Mental Health Law Review:
The Committee took evidence from—
Professor Colin McKay, Centre for Mental Health and Capacity Law, Edinburgh Napier University and Member of the Scottish Mental Health Law Review Team.
3. Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022 Implementation Timetable:
The Committee considered correspondence from the Scottish Government. The Committee agreed to write to the Minister for Community Safety.
4. Scottish Mental Health Law Review (In Private):
The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 2. The Committee agreed to write to the Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care.
5. Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill (In Private):
The Committee considered a revised draft Stage 1 report. Various changes were agreed to, and the report was agreed for publication.