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Chamber and committees

Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee


Meeting Agenda

9th Meeting, 2026

  • Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
  • Session: 7
  • Location: Committee Room 2
  • Start time: 09:30am
  • Published: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 10:54am

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—


Witnesses

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



4 Instrument subject to annulment

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



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.



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