Convener

*Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP)

Deputy convener

*Donald Cameron (Highlands and Islands) (Con)

Committee members

*Alasdair Allan (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (SNP)

*Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab)

*Maurice Golden (North East Scotland) (Con)

*Jenni Minto (Argyll and Bute) (SNP)

*Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green)

The following also participated:

Michael Clancy (Law Society of Scotland)

Dr Emily Hancox (University of Bristol)

Dr Kirsty Hood KC (Faculty of Advocates)

Charles Livingstone (Brodies LLP Solicitors)

Professor Alison Young (University of Cambridge)

Clerk to the committee

James Johnston