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Legal Committee

  • Date: 08 August 2024
  • Time: 10:00 AM
  • Location: Online

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AGENDA
1. Introduction and Welcome:
1.1 Chair’s Opening Remarks 
1.2 Apologies
1.3 Declarations of Interest and Connections
1.4 Decisions taken since last meeting
1.5 Decision on taking business in private (Item 6 - 9)
Report for Approval presented by Committee Chair
Report for Discussion presented by James Douglas, Legal Services Manager, PS
Report for Discussion presented by James Douglas, Legal Services Manager, PS
Report for Discussion presented by Robin Johnston, Head of Legal, SPA
The following items will be taken in private 
6. Minute and Actions from previous meeting:
6.1 Minute from private meeting held on 14 May 2024 for approval
6.2 Minute from private meeting held on 10 June 2024 for approval
6.3 Minute from private meeting held on 19 July 2024 for approval
6.4 Rolling Action Log and Matters Arising
7. Litigation Overview
Report for Discussion presented by Susan Montgomery, Lead Solicitor, SPA and James Douglas, Legal Services Manager, PS
8. Analysis of Live Cases
Report for Discussion presented by James Douglas, Legal Services Manager, PS
9. Police Appeals Tribunals
Report for Discussion presented by Eric Leggat, Solicitor, SPA 
Notes
Membership: Caroline Stuart (Chair), Grant Macrae, Tom Halpin, Pauline Howie, Chris Creegan
Subject to agreement at agenda item 1.5 above, the following Items of business will be considered in private for the reasons noted below: Items 6-9 in accordance with the SPA’s Standing Orders Section 20.

Next meeting

(From the date of this meeting)

24 September 2024

Location : Private Session