1. Decision on taking business in private

The Committee will decide whether to take items 4, 5 and 6 in private.

2. Courts, delays and user experience – evidence

The Committee will take evidence from—

• John Good
  Member of the Criminal Law Committee
  Law Society of Scotland
• Malcolm Graham
  Chief Executive
  Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service
• Yvette Greener
  Chief Operating Officer
  Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
• Tony Lenehan KC
  Vice Dean
  Faculty of Advocates

3. Courts and court users – evidence

The Committee will take evidence from—

• Debbie Adams
  Director of Development and External Affairs
  Victim Support Scotland
• Anna O'Reilly
  Assistant Director
  Children First
• Rhona Willder
  Deputy CEO
  Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance

4. Review of evidence

The Committee will review the evidence heard under agenda items 2 and 3 and the evidence heard at its meeting on 2 September.

5. Pre-Budget Scrutiny - approach

The Committee will consider its approach to scrutiny preceding the Scottish Government’s Budget 2027 to 2028.

6. Review of correspondence

The Committee will review correspondence and consider any matters arising.