At its meeting on 6 January 2026, the Committee considered the following instruments under its remit and agreed not to draw them to the attention of the Parliament.

Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee

Criminal Legal Aid and Assistance by Way of Representation (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/Draft)

Rural Affairs and Islands Committee

Conservation of Salmon (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (SSI 2025/390)

• In relation to this instrument, the Committee welcomes that the Scottish Government is liaising with the SI Registrar with a view to correcting a typographical error in the preamble via correction slip, as set out in the Government’s response to the Committee’s question.

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Scottish Parliament Elections (Returning Officer Fees and Charges) Regulations 2025 (SSI 2025/394)