Equalities and Human Rights Committee

1. Declaration of interests: Alexander Stewart will be invited to declare any relevant interests.

2. Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on equalities and human rights: The Committee will take evidence from-
Arun Chopra, Executive Director (Medical), and Julie Paterson, Chief Executive, Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland;
Professor John Crichton, Chair, The Royal College of Psychiatrists;
Laura Dunlop QC, President, Mental Health Tribunals;
Lindsey Young, Mental Health Officer, Scottish Association for Social Work and Social workers;
Robert Leslie, Chair Social Work Scotland, – Mental Health Sub Group;
and then from—
Professor Colin McKay, Centre for Mental Health and Capacity Law, and Professor Jill Stavert, Centre for Mental Health and Capacity Law, Edinburgh Napier University;
Karen Kirk, Solicitor Advocate/Partner, Kirk Hanlon Solicitors, on behalf of Law Society of Scotland.

3. Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on equalities and human rights (in private): The Committee will consider the evidence heard at item 2.