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Under agenda item 2, we are considering three instruments. An issue has been raised on the following instrument.

The order removes a sheriff who was found to be unfit for office from the office of sheriff. Under section 28(2) of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010, instruments subject to the negative procedure must be laid at least 28 counting days before they come into force. The instrument breaches that requirement, as it was laid on 21 May 2024 and comes into force on 7 June.

In correspondence with the Presiding Officer, which will be published in full in the committee’s report on the Scottish statutory instruments that are considered at this meeting, the Scottish Government explained why it is breaching the laying requirements.

Does the committee wish to draw the instrument to the attention of the Parliament on reporting ground (j), for failure to comply with the laying requirements?

Members indicated agreement.

Is the committee content with the instruments?

Members indicated agreement.

Under agenda item 4, we are considering a document subject to parliamentary control, on which no points have been raised.

Welcome to the 18th meeting in 2024 of the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee. I remind everyone to switch off, or put to silent, mobile phones and other electronic devices.

The first item of business is to decide whether to take items 5 and 6 in private. Is the committee content to take those items in private?

Members indicated agreement.

Is the committee content with the instrument?

Members indicated agreement.

Is the committee content with the document?

Members indicated agreement.

That concludes the public part of the meeting, and I will move the committee into private.

Also under this agenda item, no points have been raised on the following instruments.

Under agenda item 3, we are considering one instrument, on which no points have been raised.