Convener

*Adam Tomkins (Glasgow) (Con)

Deputy convener

*Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP)

Committee members

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

*John Finnie (Highlands and Islands) (Green)

*James Kelly (Glasgow) (Lab)

*Liam Kerr (North East Scotland) (Con)

*Fulton MacGregor (Coatbridge and Chryston) (SNP)

*Liam McArthur (Orkney Islands) (LD)

*Shona Robison (Dundee City East) (SNP)

Committee substitutes

Mary Fee (West Scotland) (Lab)

Bill Kidd (Glasgow Anniesland) (SNP)

Margaret Mitchell (Central Scotland) (Con)

Andy Wightman (Lothian) (Green)

The following also participated:

Dr Stephen Bogle (University of Glasgow)

Kieran Burke (Scottish Government)

Ash Denham (Minister for Community Safety)

Annabelle Ewing (Cowdenbeath) (SNP)

Duncan Hamilton (Faculty of Advocates)

Dr Bobby Lindsay (University of Glasgow)

John Paul Sheridan (Law Society of Scotland)

Jo-anne Tinto (Scottish Government)

Clerk to the committee

Stephen Imrie