Summary

  • The Europe and External Relations Committee takes evidence on the Article 50 withdrawal negotiations

  • Forensic examination for victims of sexual assault, town centre status for underdeveloped areas and the automation of benefits are raised in general questions

  • Nicola Sturgeon takes the hot seat for first minister's questions

  • Justice Secretary Michael Matheson gives a statement on community justice in Scotland

  • The government leads a debate on Scotland's food and drink strategy

Live Reporting

Craig Hutchison and Colin Bell

  1. The Europe and External Relations Committee will begin shortly....

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    The Europe and External Relations Committee will take evidence on the Article 50 withdrawal negotiations from:

    • Professor Sir David Edward
    • Michael Clancy from the Law Society of Scotland
    • Laura Dunlop QC from the Faculty of Advocates
    • Peter Seller from the Faculty of Advocates

  2. Good morning and welcome to Holyrood Live

    Good morning and welcome to Holyrood Live on 14 September 2017.

    After general questions we'll bring extensive coverage of first minister's questions, including all the social media reaction as it happens.

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    Tory MSP Rachael Hamilton will then lead a member’s debate celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Borders Talking Newspaper.

    At 2.30pm there will be a ministerial statement on community justice in Scotland.

    The Scottish government will then lead a debate on Scotland’s Food and Drink Strategy, Ambition 2030.