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Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee


Agenda: 10 February 2026

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

4th Meeting, 2026

Start time: 09:00am
Location: T1.60-CR4 The Clerk Maxwell Room
Agenda items:

  1. Inquiry into Neurodivergence in Scotland
  2. Human rights, equalities and access to services in rural areas of Scotland (in private)
  3. Inquiry into Neurodivergence in Scotland (in private)

Agenda published: Thursday, 05 February 2026 12:38pm

Full agenda and available meeting papers


1. Inquiry into Neurodivergence in Scotland

The Committee will take evidence from—

  • Hannah Axon
    Policy Manager
    Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA)
  • Dr Lynne Binnie
    Head of Education, City of Edinburgh Council
    representing the Association of Directors of Education in Scotland (ADES)
  • Angela Evans
    Head of Learning Services
    The Donaldson Trust
  • Marie Harrison
    Service Manager (Children's Views)
    Children in Scotland
  • Maura Kearney
    Educational Psychologist
    representing the Association of Scottish Principal Educational Psychologists (ASPEP)
  • Dr Jason Lang
    Clinical Senior Lecturer in Neurodevelopment
    University of Glasgow
  • Gerard Wilkie
    Equalities representative
    Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS)
  • and then from:

  • David Cameron
    Chief Executive Officer
    Scottish Union of Supported Employment
  • Jill McAlpine
    representing the Federation of Small Businesses Scotland
    Founder, inpurpose associates
  • Chirsty McFadyen
    Economist
    Fraser of Allander Institute
  • Fergus McMillan
    Head of Equality and Diversity
    Skills Development Scotland
  • Mia Preston
    representing the Federation of Small Businesses Scotland
    neurodivergent mentor, Olive or Fig
  • Alan Thornburrow
    Chief Executive Officer
    Salvesen Mindroom Centre
  • Marek Zemanik
    Senior Public Policy Adviser (UK Nations)
    Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

Papers for this item:

1 private paper will be discussed during this agenda item


2. Human rights, equalities and access to services in rural areas of Scotland (in private)

The Committee will consider a draft report.

Papers for this item:

1 private paper will be discussed during this agenda item


3. Inquiry into Neurodivergence in Scotland (in private)

The Committee will consider the evidence it heard under agenda item 1.


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