PE01787: The use of Makaton sign language in the legal system

This petition has now been referred to the Equalities and Human Rights Committee. You can view any further updates on this petition on the Equalities and Human Rights Committee's webpage

• SPICe Briefing (186KB pdf) 

Summary

5 March 2020: The Committee agreed to write to the Scottish Government. It also agreed to delegate authority to the clerks to write to other relevant stakeholders. Link to Official Report of Meeting 5 March 2020

29 October 2020: The Committee agreed to refer the petition to the Equalities and Human Rights Committee under Rule 15.6.2 of Standing Orders. The Committee also agreed to write to the Scottish Government. Link to Official Report of Meeting 29 October 2020 

Written submissions

• PE1787/A: Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service submission of 30 March 2020 (103KB pdf)
• PE1787/B: Police Scotland submission of 30 March 2020 (95KB pdf)
• PE1787/C: Scottish Government submission of 8 April 2020 (125KB pdf)