I also welcome the committee’s recommendation and comments on the provisions in part 2 of the bill and the proposals for what will be Scotland’s first domestic homicide and suicide review model. As I outlined to the committee during stage 1, our work in this area has been guided by a multi-agency and multidisciplinary task force. My comments continue to reflect that process and the feedback from task force members, whom I thank for their valuable contribution to the model development and their continued commitment and constructive challenge.
I recognise the point that was highlighted by the committee on ensuring that the provisions in the bill should not undermine the widely understood and recognised definition of “domestic abuse” in Scottish law.