The next petition, PE578, is from Donald MacKinnon. It calls on the Scottish Parliament to take the necessary steps to extend the right of absolute privilege that is available to those who complain about the conduct of a range of public bodies to young and vulnerable people who report abuse to an appropriate authority. Members have the information that has been obtained in the interim, which includes a letter from the Deputy Minister for Justice, as well as Mr MacKinnon's letter to the committee of 18 October and the accompanying annexations.
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Public Bodies (Complainers' Rights) (PE578)
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Choose an MSP to read only their contributions- Annabel Goldie Con 2
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Given what the deputy minister said in his letter, I suggest that we defer consideration of the petition until after the appeal has been heard in the Court of Session. That is a proposal that Mr MacKinnon finds acceptable.
Yes. I am grateful to Jackie Baillie for raising that issue. The minister referred to the on-going appeal in the Court of Session and, for that reason, the Executive rightly felt that it would be inappropriate to comment further. Without having such further comment, it is difficult for the committee to come to any conclusion, so I suggest that we agree to defer consideration of the petition until after the appeal has been heard.Members indicated agreement.
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