Justice 1 Committee, 01 Feb 2006

Meeting date: Wednesday, February 1, 2006

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Petition

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Family Law (PE770)

Members should have in front of them a note from the clerk on PE770, from Ms Patricia Orazio. I invite members' comments.

I agree with the recommendation

"that the Committee close its consideration of the petition".

I suggest that, in our letter in reply to the petitioner, we outline what we are planning to do in our inquiry and keep her up to date with the reporter's work.

At paragraph 15 of the note, it is indicated that we should make reference to how Ms Orazio has influenced the Family Law (Scotland) Bill and matters related to it. I am sure that we can include that.

I agree with that recommendation. The petition has been useful in directing the committee's attention to various aspects of the Family Law (Scotland) Bill that were a matter of concern. Ms Orazio should have some satisfaction that her petition was successful in that regard.

Is that agreed?

Members indicated agreement.