1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 4 in private.
2. Sign Loud: Perspectives of Deaf mothers and signing practitioners on domestic abuse, communication issues and the impact on Deaf families: The Committee will take evidence from—
Professor Jemina Napier, Heriot-Watt University.
Dr Claire Houghton, University of Edinburgh.
Lucy Clark, LCC Scotland.
3. Subordinate legislation:
The Committee will consider the following negative instruments—
Sheriff Court Fees Order 2026 (SSI 2026/74);
High Court of Justiciary Fees Order 2026 (SSI 2026/77);
Justice of the Peace Court Fees (Scotland) Order 2026 (SSI 2026/78);
Sheriff Appeal Court Fees Order 2026 (SSI 2026/79);
Court of Session etc. Fees Order 2026 (SSI 2026/80); and
Adults with Incapacity (Public Guardian’s Fees) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/81).
4. Sign Loud: Perspectives of Deaf mothers and signing practitioners on domestic abuse, communication issues and the impact on Deaf families: The Committee will consider the evidence it heard under agenda item 2.
