Convener

*Margaret Mitchell (Central Scotland) (Con)

Deputy convener

*Marlyn Glen (North East Scotland) (Lab)

Committee members

*Malcolm Chisholm (Edinburgh North and Leith) (Lab)

*Bill Kidd (Glasgow) (SNP)

*Christina McKelvie (Central Scotland) (SNP)

*Stuart McMillan (West of Scotland) (SNP)

*Hugh O’Donnell (Central Scotland) (LD)

*Elaine Smith (Coatbridge and Chryston) (Lab)

Committee substitutes

Rhoda Grant (Highlands and Islands) (Lab)

Tricia Marwick (Central Fife) (SNP)

Mary Scanlon (Highlands and Islands) (Con)

Margaret Smith (Edinburgh West) (LD)

The following also participated:

Mark Boyce (Scottish Government Culture, External Affairs and Tourism Directorate)

Bill Hepburn (Scottish Government Justice Directorate)

Kenny MacAskill (Cabinet Secretary for Justice)

Gery McLaughlin (Scottish Government Justice Directorate)

Alex Neil (Minister for Housing and Communities)

Clerk to the committee

David McLaren