Convener

*Audrey Nicoll (Aberdeen South and North Kincardine) (SNP)

Deputy convener

*Russell Findlay (West Scotland) (Con)

Committee members

*Katy Clark (West Scotland) (Lab)

*Sharon Dowey (South Scotland) (Con)

*Fulton MacGregor (Coatbridge and Chryston) (SNP)

*Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP)

*Pauline McNeill (Glasgow) (Lab)

*John Swinney (Perthshire North) (SNP)

The following also participated:

Sandy Brindley (Rape Crisis Scotland)

Ann Marie Cocozza (Families and Friends Affected by Murder and Suicide)

Dr Louise Hill (Children 1st)

Graham O’Neill (Scottish Refugee Council)

Bill Scott (Inclusion Scotland)

Dr Marsha Scott (Scottish Women’s Aid)

Kate Wallace (Victim Support Scotland)

Clerk to the committee

Stephen Imrie