I welcome everybody to the first meeting of the Justice Committee in 2016 and wish everybody a happy new year. I remind people to switch off their mobile phones and other electronic devices. Christine Grahame has sent her apologies—unfortunately, she is unwell today.
Agenda item 1 is a decision on whether to take in private agenda item 8, on the work programme, which requires a bit of additional consideration. Do members agree to take that item in private?
Members indicated agreement.
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