Justice Committee

1. Prosecution of elder abuse: The Committee will take evidence from— Lesley Carcary, Director, Action on Elder Abuse Scotland; Adam Stachura, Head of Policy and Communications, Age Scotland; Gordon Paterson, Chief Inspector (Adult Services), Care Inspectorate; and then from— Anthony McGeehan, Head of Policy, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service; Rosalyn McTaggart, Law Society of Scotland; Chief Superintendent John McKenzie, Head of Safer Communities, Police Scotland. 2. European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018: The Committee will consider whether the following instrument has been laid under the appropriate procedure— Services of Lawyers and Lawyer’s Practice (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2019 [draft]. 3. Post-legislative scrutiny of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (in private): The Committee will continue its consideration of a draft report.