About The Committee
The primary role of the Justice Committee is to scrutinise the policies and performance of the Scottish Government and its agencies in matters related to justice. The Committee can perform this role in a number of ways, such as:
- Considering and reporting on relevant primary and secondary legislation, including the Scottish Government’s yearly draft budget
- Conducting inquiries or carrying out post-legislative scrutiny on any justice related topic
- Considering petitions referred by the Public Petitions Committee and taking any such action as it deems appropriate
- Carrying out any other justice related work as it considers appropriate
The Committee can also carry out fact-finding visits around Scotland to find out more about the justice system in practice.
The Committee’s meetings are generally held on Tuesday mornings. Details of meetings can be found on these webpages and public gallery seats can be booked in advance from Visitor Services.
Current Business
Committee Meetings
21st Justice Committee Meeting 2013
Date: 21st Meeting, Tuesday 25 June 2013
Location: Committee Room 1
Committee Reports
Read the latest reports from the Justice Committee
12th Report, 2013 (Session 4): Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Notification Requirements) (Scotland) Regulations 2013