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The Official Report is a written record of public meetings of the Parliament and committees.  

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Dates of parliamentary sessions
  1. Session 1: 12 May 1999 to 31 March 2003
  2. Session 2: 7 May 2003 to 2 April 2007
  3. Session 3: 9 May 2007 to 22 March 2011
  4. Session 4: 11 May 2011 to 23 March 2016
  5. Session 5: 12 May 2016 to 5 May 2021
  6. Current session: 12 May 2021 to 2 April 2025
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Criminal Justice Committee

Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Meeting date: 16 March 2022

Collette Stevenson

Good morning. I thank the witnesses for their written submissions.

The bill introduces various restrictions on the days and times when fireworks can be sold and used. Are you content that the proposed restrictions strike an appropriate balance between allowing people to enjoy fireworks and reducing the misuse of fireworks? I will put that question to Alasdair Hay first, then Stuart Stevens and then David Hamilton.

Criminal Justice Committee

Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Meeting date: 16 March 2022

Collette Stevenson

Thank you. I have no further questions.

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Scottish Local Government Elections (Candidacy Rights of Foreign Nationals) Bill: Stage 1

Meeting date: 3 March 2022

Collette Stevenson

Absolutely—it is definitely a vocation. That is what I keep telling myself, anyway. Thank you. I have no further questions.

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Scottish Local Government Elections (Candidacy Rights of Foreign Nationals) Bill: Stage 1

Meeting date: 3 March 2022

Collette Stevenson

The implication is that a vacancy could arise of more than six months. As a local councillor in South Lanarkshire, I have to attend meetings, whether of the full council or other meetings, within six months. Is there scope in the bill to amend that?

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Scottish Local Government Elections (Candidacy Rights of Foreign Nationals) Bill: Stage 1

Meeting date: 3 March 2022

Collette Stevenson

I want to touch on the financial implications. The financial memorandum notes that the bill could have a cost implication for local authorities. Are you open to continued dialogue with local authorities on funding for elections, particularly if there is a greater need for by-elections because some individuals have limited leave to remain? By-elections can cost in the region of £50,000.

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Scottish Local Government Elections (Candidacy Rights of Foreign Nationals) Bill: Stage 1

Meeting date: 3 March 2022

Collette Stevenson

Yes.

Criminal Justice Committee

Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Meeting date: 2 March 2022

Collette Stevenson

Good morning. I will touch on the strong comment that Stuart Murray made at the beginning of the session. You said that virtual hearings have been a resounding failure. I would like you to expand on that, particularly in relation to hearings in which there has been remote appearance of the accused from police custody. The Law Society of Scotland has highlighted concerns and has argued that more detailed work is required in that area. Can you touch on that and say what has gone wrong and what could work better?

Criminal Justice Committee

Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Meeting date: 2 March 2022

Collette Stevenson

Thank you, Vicki. I have no further questions.

Criminal Justice Committee

Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Meeting date: 2 March 2022

Collette Stevenson

I ask Vicki Bell the same question. What are your views, Vicki?

Criminal Justice Committee

Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Meeting date: 23 February 2022

Collette Stevenson

I want to ask about the SSI, given Wendy Sinclair-Gieben’s comments and HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland’s concerns. One of the points that she raised in her letter to the SPS is that

“the amendments do not provide clarity on where decisions are taken”

in terms of the

“impact on prisoners accessing visits, purposeful activity and recreation”,

which could have a huge impact.

Concerns are also expressed about communication and how such changes are implemented. It is suggested that, rather than there being central oversight, individual governors should be in charge, with an increased ability for them to plan and make decisions. Have you considered that aspect? If so, should that be included in the SSI?

My concern, which I have raised before when the subject has come up, is that human rights under the optional protocol to the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment—OPCAT—apply to people in prison as well.