The Justice Committee takes evidence on the Domestic Abuse Scotland Bill at stage 1
The Scottish government gives a statement on the Independent Advisory Group on Hate Crime, Prejudice and Community Cohesion
A statement on the Greenhouse Gas Inventory 2015 will then be given
MSPs debate human trafficking and exploitation
Labour MSP Neil Findlay leads this evening's member's debate entitled 'Leading Journalists Criticise the Scottish Government over FOISA'
Ms Constance says a Hate Crime Charter will be agreed with public transport providers.
The minister says the government will also work with unions to tackle hate crime in the work place.
She says a public awareness campaign around hate crime will be run in conjunction with Hate Crime Awareness week.
Here is the government's response to the advisory group's report:
Ms Constance says in reading the advisory group's report she was struck by the contributions of those who have experienced hate crime.
The communities secretary says it is important that those in the community help to shape the government's approach.
She announces that the government are forming an group to work towards its goals and that COSLA will be invited to be a part of the group.
Ms Constance says the government are continuing to work closely with justice agencies which will include looking at what more can be done to tackle online abuse.
She says the government are focused on tackling the behaviours behind the abuse.
Communities and Equalities Secretary Angela Constance says inclusive and cohesive communities that embrace diversity provide a better quality of life for everyone.
Ms Constance says isolation, loneliness, poverty, tolerance and prejudice weaken cohesion.
She says: "I think that Scotland is in a relatively good place."
However she says it is absolutely vital that Scotland is not complacent, as she points to last week's hate crime statistics.
She says some have used recent events to target the Muslim community which is completely unacceptable.
Image source, Getty ImagesHate crime has an impact right across society, the report said
An independent review, published in September, called for a stronger approach to tackling hate crime in Scotland.
The advisory group set up by the Scottish government in 2015 issued a report examining some of the "many changes" which need to be made.
The report, external said tackling hate crime should be "a priority concern for the whole of society".
The Scottish government said it contained "important messages that we should all reflect on".
Specific recommendations include:
Communities and Equalities Secretary Angela Constance says "there is absolutely no excuse for hate crime and prejudice."
Ms Constance says the government is determined to tackle it and that and attack on one is an attack on all of us.
She says recent terrorist attacks in Manchester and london is an example of hatred and that it is also an example of how communities can come together.
The communities secretary says the government is working to build an inclusive Scotland.
Image source, ThinkstockPhil Gormley said hate crime took many forms and had a significant impact on its victims
In October Scotland's top police officer has said tackling hate crime is an "absolute priority" for his force.
Speaking at the start of Hate Crime Awareness Week, Phil Gormley said he was determined to eradicate all forms of hatred in Scotland.
A new network of LGBTI liaison officers has been established in a bid to improve the reporting of hate crimes.
About 90 officers have been trained to work with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex community.
The chief constable's comments come after a recent report called for a stronger approach to tackling hate crime in Scotland.
It found the issue was far worse than official figures suggested.
The Scottish government will now give a statement on the Independent Advisory Group on Hate Crime, Prejudice and Community Cohesion.
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Tory MSP Liam Kerr asks when the minister was informed of the delay to EGIP.
Mr Yousaf says he has a letter sent to him on 25 May 2017.
The transport minister says he too is frustrated with the "drip, drip, drip" of information from Network Rail.
Labour MSP Neil Bibby says there has been a lack of leadership from Network Rail and the Scottish government.
Mr Bibby asks why passengers should trust the minister and government going forward.
Mr Yousaf says it is a "ludicrous question" and that EGIP has met many of the milestones it set out to do.
Image source, bbcTransport Minister Humza Yousaf
Transport Minister Humza Yousaf says there has been an increase in costs due to Network Rail not seeing some foreseeable circumstances.
Mr Yousaf says he is confident the many rail projects can be delivered within the funding ceiling.
He says the news of a further delay on EGIP from Network Rail is disappointing.
Mr Greene says he notices the minister is "passing the buck" to Network Rail but that surely he has some oversight and can provide costs.
The Tory MSP says there has been a number of problems and asks for assurances to passengers who have already seen disruptions.
Mr Yousaf says that it is "unacceptable" and that the delivery is the responsibility of Network Rail.
The transport minister says there have been delays of "years" south of the border.
Image source, Network RailNetwork Rail issued images of plans for the Queen Street Station revamp
A major redevelopment of Glasgow's Queen Street Station has been given formal approval.
The work will include provision for longer trains and capacity for the station to handle increased passenger numbers.
Scottish ministers have signed a Transport and Works Scotland (Taws) order to allow the "major facelift" to go ahead.
Work at the station will cost more than £100m and should be completed by 2019.
The project is part of the Scottish government's £650m Edinburgh Glasgow Improvement Programme (EGIP), which aims to reduce journey times and increase capacity on Scotland's main rail routes.
Image source, bbcTransport Minister Humza Yousaf
Transport Minister Humza Yousaf says Network Rail has announced a further delay to EGIP.
Mr Greene asks if there will be further increases to the costs of EGIP.
Mr Yousaf says the responsibility for the delivery of EGIP is with Network Rail.
Scottish Conservative MSP Jamie Greene asks what the final cost will be of the Edinburgh Glasgow Improvement Programme.
Green MSP Ross Greer says the public sector pay cap has seen an erosion in pay and asks how much the government is willing to accept before it acts on the pay freeze.
Mr Swinney says he made a judgement when he was the finance secretary to apply a pay constraint to public services to protect employment.
The education secretary says he accepts that it is difficult to accept that now and that the government will look at it.
Labour MSP Iain Gray asks how much additional funding will Mr Swinney give to local authorities to avoid industrial action in schools.
Mr Swinney says clearly there is a process of negotiation to go through and the government will participate in these.
Tory MSP Liz Smith asks if Mr Swinney sees an opportunity in the governance reform to devolve pay review powers to headteachers.
Mr Swinney says he is making a statement on the governance review on Thursday.
Image source, bbcMr Scott says the EIS figures today show workload is increasing.
The Lib Dem MSP says the 16% cut in teachers wages over the past decade must be repaired and the standing of the profession must be enhanced.
Mr Swinney agrees the profession must be enhanced and says his statement on Thursday afternoon will address this.
The education secretary says he accepts his responsibility as the author of public sector pay policy but Mr Scott, who supported the coalition which oversaw austerity, must also take responsibility.
Education Secretary John Swinney says the government would encourage negotiations to avoid industrial action.
Mr Scott says EIS have publsihed figures outlining the challenges teachers face with workload and says the Scottish government is out of touch with teaching.
Mr Swinney says the government has taken steps to tackle teacher workload,
The education secretary says guidance has been issued to teachers and there is an audit to reduce bureaucracy in schools.