Convener

*Finlay Carson (Galloway and West Dumfries) (Con)

Deputy convener

*Beatrice Wishart (Shetland Islands) (LD)

Committee members

*Ariane Burgess (Highlands and Islands) (Green)

*Tim Eagle (Highlands and Islands) (Con)

*Rhoda Grant (Highlands and Islands) (Lab)

*Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP)

*Emma Roddick (Highlands and Islands) (SNP)

*Evelyn Tweed (Stirling) (SNP)

*Elena Whitham (Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley) (SNP)

The following also participated:

Chief Inspector Michael Booker (Police Scotland)

Dr Paula Boyden (Dogs Trust)

Laura Buchan (Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service)

Maurice Golden (North East Scotland) (Con)

Gilly Mendes Ferreira (Scottish SPCA)

Mike Moore (Guide Dogs for the Blind Association)

Stuart Munro (Law Society of Scotland)

Clerk to the committee

Emma Johnston