Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee
Minutes: 12 March 2024
Tuesday, 12 March 2024
8th Meeting, 2024
Minutes
1. Declaration of interests:
Marie McNair and Evelyn Tweed were invited to declare any relevant interests.
2. Subordinate legislation:
The Committee considered the following negative instrument— Act of Sederunt (Fees of Messengers-at-Arms and Sheriff Officers) (Amendment) 2024 [SSI 2024/41].
3. HIV anti-stigma campaign/Achieving Zero New Transmission of HIV in Scotland by 2030:
The Committee took evidence from—
Alan Eagleson, Head of Services, Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland;
Professor Claudia Estcourt, Professor of Sexual Health and HIV, Glasgow Caledonian University;
Dr Bridie Howe, BASHH Scotland Chair and HIV lead, NHS Highland;
Gabrielle King, Policy and Research Manager, Waverley Care;
and then from—
Dr Daniela Brawley, Consultant in Sexual Health and HIV, NHS Grampian;
Dr Dan Clutterbuck, Consultant in Genitourinary and HIV medicine, NHS Lothian;
Nicky Coia, Health Improvement Manager (Sexual Health), NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde;
Dr Kirsty Roy, Consultant in Health Protection, Public Health Scotland.
4. HIV anti-stigma campaign/Achieving Zero New Transmission of HIV in Scotland by 2030 (In Private):
The Committee considered the evidence it heard under agenda item 3.
5. Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill (In Private):
The Committee considered its approach to Stage 2.