1. Decision on taking business in private

The Committee will decide whether to take items 3, 4 and 5 in private.

2. International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)

The Committee will take evidence from—

• Kaukab Stewart
  Minister for Equalities
  Scottish Government
• Ian Davidson
  Deputy Director for Social Security Policy
  Scottish Government
• Alexandra Devoy
  Human Rights Policy Lead (Treaties and International)
  Scottish Government
• Andrew Fraser
  Child Poverty Briefing and Strategy Team Leader
  Scottish Government
• Cat McMeeken
  Deputy Director, Equality
  Scottish Government

3. International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)

The Committee will consider the evidence it heard under agenda item 2.

4. Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (UK Parliament legislation)

The Committee will consider its approach to the legislative consent memorandum lodged by Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, (LCM-S6-54).

5. Scottish Human Rights Commission

The Committee will consider its approach to the Commission's report on progress in moving people from institutions to independent living following its evidence session on 1 April 2025.