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Donald Cameron agrees with the minister that EU citizens who live and work in our country are highly valued.

The Tory MSP also agrees EU students must be encouraged to come here and we must be an open and welcoming country.

Where he does not agree, he says, is with the "knee jerk criticism" of the UK government by the minister, who he accuses of scaremongering.

Mr Macpherson asks if Mr Cameron agrees with comments he says Michael Gove has made in the last two days which undermines the overarching sense that EU citizens are welcome in the UK.

"I'm not going to rise to that," replies Mr Cameron.

"Mr Tomkins, you've got mumbleitis," points out the deputy presiding officer, as the Tory MSP speaks from a sedentary position.

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Mr Macpherson says the most positive interpretation of the UK government's figures shows only 42% of EU citizens living in Scotland have applied for the EU settlement scheme.

While the Scottish government encourages people to apply to stay, we empathise that some are wary of applying to a scheme beset with problems he tells the chamber.

This is why we have consistently called for the scheme to be a declarative registration system, the minister explains, adding this would make repercussions of missing deadlines less severe.

He urges the next UK government to guarantee the rights of EU citizens as soon as possible.

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The UK will deport EU citizens after Brexit if they do not apply for the right to remain in time, Home Office minister Brandon Lewis says.

He told a German newspaper they would have to leave even if they met all the criteria for a residency permit.

Campaign group the3million, which represents EU citizens in the UK, said this was "no way to treat people".

The Home Office said 1.8 million people had applied to the scheme and others have until "at least" December 2020.

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Europe and Migration Minister Ben Macpherson is leading this afternoon's debate on 'protecting the rights of EU citizens in Scotland'.

His motion, below, highlights social, cultural and economic contributions made by EU citizens and suggests they should not have to "apply to retain rights they already have" under freedom of movement.

Mr Macpherson says he is deeply disappointed that over three years after the referendum, EU citizens - in some cases our friends, colleagues and family - have to continue to face anxiety and uncertainty.

He adds EU citizens are a welcome and integral part of our communities across the country.

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A statutory public inquiry will be held to examine the circumstances leading up to and following the death of Sheku Bayoh, Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf has announced.

In a statement to Parliament, Mr Yousaf said the process of appointing the chair of the inquiry will begin shortly.

The justice secretary will update Parliament early next year confirming the inquiry’s terms of reference.

The Justice Secretary’s full statement is available online, external.

After extending condolences to Mr Bayoh's family, Lib Dem MSP Liam McArthur insists four years is far too long to wait.

He asks how the system can be sped up so other families do not face such long waits.

Mr Yousaf expresses his admiration of the Bayoh family, accepting four years is a long time to wait for answers.

The Lord Advocate is looking at ways to minimise delays, he adds.

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John Finnie also says his thoughts are with Mr Bayoh's family and friends.

The Scottish Green Party justice spokesperson asks if anyone will been granted criminal immunity in any future inquiry.

He also asks if witnesses will be compelled to attend, including ex chief constable Sir Stephen House.

Mr Yousaf replies he cannot say much more on that, but any case for immunity will be for the Lord Advocate.

In terms of compelling witnesses, a statutory public inquiry would allow that under the Inquiries Act 2005, he explains.

Labour MSP James Kelly offers his sympathies to the Bayoh family and says it is "unacceptable that nobody has been held legally responsible" for Sheku Bayoh's death.

He goes on to welcome the establishment of the inquiry.

He raises concerns about the lack of transparency around non-prosecution decisions and he asks whether the inquiry will consider a review of protocols around non-prosecution.

Mr Yousaf says it is important for the Lord Advocate to be independent and therefore it is not for him to make a decision.

Equally he says he would understand the frustration of those who attended the public inquiry if it did not consider immunity.

This inquiry will focus on the Sheku Bayoh case but some parts of it may be relevant to other cases, he adds.

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Liam Kerr associates himself with the expression of condolences to the family of Mr Bayoh.

The Conservative justice spokesperson says his party is pleased with the announcement of a statutory public inquiry.

He points out this has taken four years and he asks when it will report and whether it will be judge led.

Mr Yousaf agrees there has been a long search for answers by the family of Mr Bayoh, but he adds he cannot comment to much on the reasons for this.

The justice secretary says there is a balance to be struck between forensic examination of the tragic death of Mr Bayoh but also to look at wider systemic issues.

He reiterates that an FAI would not be able to examine the post-incident management, which is why a public inquiry is the absolute right way forward.

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The justice secretary says policing by consent depends on accountability and the police must be held to account when things go wrong.

A public inquiry should provide this, he explains.

Mr Yousaf expresses his condolences to the Bayoh family "who have been unwavering in their search for answers".

Mr Yousaf says the formal process of appointing a chair will begin shortly and he stresses the importance of the chair having the confidence of the public.

There will be a further statement in the chamber next year on the full details of the remit of the public inquiry, adds the justice secretary.

He tells the chamber the primary purpose of this inquiry will be to investigate the circumstances of this case.

Mr Yousaf highlights he has also instructed HM Inspectorate of Prisons to review deaths in prisons.

It follows the deaths of four prisoners in just four days.

The purpose of the inquiry is the establish the circumstances leading to Sheku Bayoh's death in order to prevent such incidents happening again, Mr Yousaf says.

Any independent scrutiny of this case must address the question of whether race played a part in how the incident was dealt with by the police, adds the justice secretary.

He confirms the inquiry will include a diversity of expertise and backgrounds to ensure the factor of race is properly considered.

Mr Yousaf says the responsibility for establishing the FAI lies with the procurator fiscal under the Lord Advocate's control.

The justice minister explains the Lord Advocate has raised issues around the post-incident investigation which would not be covered by an FAI.

That is why it is right there should be full public inquiry, which is the surest way to find the answers he adds.

The minister explains says he discussed this with Mr Bayoh's family this lunchtime.

Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf confirms he and the first minister met with Mr Bayoh's family today.

He announces a statutory public inquiry into the circumstances leading up to and following Sheku Bayoh's death will be established.

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The family of a Fife man who died in police custody said they felt "betrayed" after being told that no-one will be prosecuted over his death.

Sheku Bayoh never regained consciousness after being restrained by officers in a Kirkcaldy street in 2015.

The 31-year-old, who had taken the drugs MDMA and Flakka, was found to have suffered 23 separate injuries.

His family said CCTV and phone footage cast doubt on claims made by officers about events leading up to his death.

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Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf will now deliver a statement on the next steps in the Sheku Bayoh case, following the announcement no-one will be prosecuted over his death.

Joe Fitzpatrick replies two related cases of diptheria have been confirmed in the Lothians, with both people having returned recently from abroad.

The best way to avoid diptheria when travelling is to be fully vaccinated against it, the public health minister adds.

Ms Ballantyne says her thoughts are with the two patients and she thanks the NHS staff caring for them.

The Tory MSP agrees that vaccination is of paramount importance.

Labour MSP Sarah Boyack asks about how best to raise awareness of other contagious diseases people can catch abroad.

The minister recommends everyone visit the Fit for Travel, external website.