Justice Committee
In September 2017 APIL Scotland co-ordinator Ronnie Conway gave evidence to the Justice Committee on the Civil Litigation (Expenses and Group Proceedings) (Scotland) Bill. This evidence followed APIL’s written evidence to the committee, which can be read here. A recording of the committee session can be viewed here.
In November 2016 the Justice Committee issued a call for evidence on the Limitation (Childhood Abuse) (Scotland) Bill. APIL's written submission to the committee can be read here. APIL member Graeme Garrett appeared in front of the Justice Committee on 21 February 2017 to answer questions on the Bill. A recording of that session can be viewed here.
In September 2016 the Justice Committee launched an inquiry into the role and purpose of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service. APIL's written submission to the committee can be read here. APIL EC member Gordon Dalyell appeared in front of the Justice Committee on 13 December 2016 to answer questions as part of the committee's inquiry. A recording of that session can be viewed here (Gordon's session begins at 1 hour 2 minutes).
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in the past, particularly with our campaign on the small claims court. If you would
like any more information on our current campaigns, or how you can get involved
and help us fight for the rights of injured people, please contact Sam Ellis, parliamentary
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