On Thursday, 23/5 our scrutiny of the #PoliceEthics Bill at Stage 1 continues when we'll hear from Craig Naylor, HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary for Scotland Craig Naylor. Find out more in the agenda and papers for the meeting: ow.ly/6gZm50RMWYw

The Cab Sec for Justice and Home Affairs Angela Constance has written to our Committee regarding the timetable for the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill. She says her aim is to achieve parity for Scottish sub-postmasters with their UK counterparts: ow.ly/9kw150ROPZu

Watch live from 10:00 this morning when we'll hear the views of @ScotPolAuth followed by Police Scotland on the #PoliceEthics Bill. Watch on SPTV 📺 here: ow.ly/kbAm50RJAbe

Join us from 10:00 this morning when we'll be hearing from Craig Naylor, HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary for Scotland Craig Naylor on the #PoliceEthics Bill at Stage 1. Watch live on SPTV 📺 here: ow.ly/JRoz50RMUk2

Our evidence taking on Stage 1 of the #PoliceEthics Bill concludes on Wed 29/5 when we'll question Angela Constance MSP, Cab Sec for Justice and Home Affairs ScotGov Justice on the Bill's provisions. See the agenda and meeting papers for more info: ow.ly/NsuI50RSE8I

Join us on SPTV 📺 at 10:00 this morning as we conclude our Stage 1 evidence taking on the #PoliceEthics Bill by questioning Angela Constance MSP, Cab Sec for Justice and Home Affairs ScotGov Justice on the Bill's provisions. Watch live here: ow.ly/2jqQ50RSrIZ

.ScotGov Justice CabSec Angela Constance has written to us this afternoon on the criteria for the early release of prisoners from the Scottish Prison Service estate. See here ow.ly/cRAv50S0qCU

It’s been a busy 12 months with scrutiny of two major bills, the annual budget, as well as key regulations in the criminal justice sector amongst other work. Check out our annual report for 2023/24 ow.ly/4cB450S3NTo

On Wednesday, 5/6 we will take evidence from 2 panels of witnesses on the proposed early release of prisoners. See more in the agenda and papers for the meeting: ow.ly/tPkk50S6JGw

Join us on SPTV 📺 at 9:30 this morning as we take evidence on the plans for the early release of prisoners. Watch live here: ow.ly/Jvv750S6JQk

At Wednesday's meeting Kate Wallace of Victim Support Scotland told us of victims' serious concerns about the early release of prisoners, while at Phil Fairlie of Prison Officers Association Scotland told us of the current pressures in prisons. Watch in full 📺ow.ly/SxpJ50SbIGw

At our meeting on 12/6, we’ll hear from ScotGov Justice Cab Sec Angela Constance, and Scottish Prison Service on the Early Release of Prisoners and Prescribed Victim Supporters (Scotland) Regulations 2024. For more info see our papers: ow.ly/l2U550SbKwb

Thanks to Sarah Armstrong Victim Support Scotland @POAScotland Social Work Scotland HMIPS PGA Parole Board for Scotland Scottish Prison Service ScotGov Justice for their evidence on the Early Release of Prisoners draft SSI. See our report here ow.ly/QozC50SgRnU

We’ve backed the general principles of the Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) Bill at Stage 1 but are unsure whether it will sufficiently improve the experience of officers and members of the public of the complaints system. Read our report 👉📄ow.ly/Tf7S50SvtYe

On Wednesday we're back and will take evidence from two panels on the current challenges and proposed reforms to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. Learn more about our work this year: ow.ly/67jC50TckjF Watch live from 10am: ow.ly/WSig50TcjNy

The Convener Audrey Nicoll MSP was delighted to meet Jack Anderson (Justice Committee Convener) and Dylan Welsh (Justice Committee Deputy Convener) from Scottish Youth Parliament to discuss anti-social behaviour policies and other criminal justice issues.

At our meeting on Wednesday Colin Brown of Colin Brown told us of the severe risk firefighters face of contracting cancers and why issues of decontamination could be increasing that risk. Watch the full meeting: ow.ly/yxl850ThkTr

On Wednesday, we'll hear from ASPS, ScotsPolFed 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇦 and PoliceStaffScotland followed by Police Scotland and Scottish Police Authority on improving mental health support for Police Scotland officers and staff. Read the papers here: ow.ly/jhJh50TiJ74