Under item 1, does the committee agree to take in private item 4, which involves consideration of whether to seek approval for the appointment of an adviser in connection with the anticipated criminal justice and licensing (Scotland) bill?Members indicated agreement.Offences (Aggravation by Prejudice) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1 Offences (Aggravation by Prejudice) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1 Today is the first formal evidence-taking session on the Offences (Aggravation by Prejudice) (Scotland) Bill.