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Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee


Agenda: 05 November 2026

Thursday, 05 November 2026

9th Meeting, 2026

Start time: 09:30am
Location: Committee Room 2
Agenda items:

  1. Declaration of interests
  2. Decisions on taking business in private
  3. Scottish Human Rights Commission “Tick Tock” report on ending institutionalisation for people with a learning disability and/or autism – evidence
  4. Instrument subject to annulment
  5. Scottish Human Rights Commission “Tick Tock” report on ending institutionalisation for people with a learning disability and/or autism – review of evidence
  6. Work programme

Agenda published: Wednesday, 04 November 2026 10:54am

Full agenda and available meeting papers


1. Declaration of interests

Claire Baker will be invited to declare any relevant interests.


2. Decisions on taking business in private

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


3. Scottish Human Rights Commission “Tick Tock” report on ending institutionalisation for people with a learning disability and/or autism – evidence

The Committee will take evidence from—

  • Alison Thewliss
    Minister for Community Care
    Scottish Government
  • Della Robb
    Learning Disability Team Leader
    Scottish Government
  • Amy Stuart
    Head of Mental Health and Incapacity Law
    Scottish Government

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4. Instrument subject to annulment

The Committee will consider the Criminal Legal Assistance (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/267).

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5. Scottish Human Rights Commission “Tick Tock” report on ending institutionalisation for people with a learning disability and/or autism – review of evidence

The Committee will review the evidence heard under agenda item 3.


6. Work programme

The Committee will consider its work programme.

Papers for this item:

1 private paper will be discussed during this agenda item


Official Report

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