Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee

1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 3 in private. 2. Asylum Seekers in Scotland: The Committee will take evidence from— Pinar Aksu, Human Rights and Advocacy Coordinator, Maryhill Integration Network; Selina Hales, Founder and Director, Refuweegee; Nick Hobbs, Head of Advice and Investigations, Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland; María José Pavez, Policy Officer, Grampian Regional Equality Council; Savan Qadir, Project Manager, Refugees for Justice; Dr Sarah Stewart, Volunteer and Partnership Manager, Friends of Scottish Settlers. 3. Consideration of evidence: The Committee will consider the evidence it heard under agenda item 2.