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That the Parliament agrees that the COVID-19 Recovery Committee be designated as the lead committee in consideration of the Coronavirus (Discretionary Compensation for Self-isolation) (Scotland) Bill at stage 1.
The main issues the Bill is designed to address are:
The "chilling effect" on freedom of speech of the current law
The appropriate balance between the right to freedom of expression and the right to protection of private life is an important consideration when reforming defama...
Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill : The Committee will consider the delegated powers provisions in this Bill at Stage 1. 6.
Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill : The Committee will consider the delegated powers provisions in this Bill at Stage 1. 6.
ACTION: Formulate a timeline for Bills relating to the justice system with direct and indirect impacts on children’s rights to share with group and share ahead of next meeting.
Committee reports
Date published:
10 February 2020
However, it agrees that there is a place for cameras to be deployed by other agencies as long as they are not being used in contravention of privacy rights, under article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights.