Evidence sessions on Brexit negotiations and UK-EU security co-operation
16 December 2020
The evidence sessions are an opportunity for the Home Affairs Committee to investigate final readiness for implementation of the UK’s future security relationship with the EU, whether in a deal or no-deal outcome.
- Parliament TV: UK-EU security co-operation (17 December 2020)
- Parliament TV: UK-EU security co-operation (21 December 2020)
- Inquiry: UK-EU security co-operation
- Home Affairs Committee
Purpose of the sessions
The evidence sessions are an opportunity for the Home Affairs Committee to investigate final readiness for implementation of the UK’s future security relationship with the EU, whether in a deal or no-deal outcome.
This will include the operational impact of loss of access to systems such as SIS II, replacements for mechanisms including the European Arrest Warrant and related extradition arrangements, and the consequences of a changed relationship with Europol. It will also examine the preparations for mitigating any potential losses in intelligence gathering or intelligence sharing and the level of support provided by central government to operational law enforcement partners.
Witnesses
Thursday 17 December
At 9.30am:
- Deputy Assistant Commissioner Richard Martin, UK enforcement lead for Brexit and International Criminality, National Police Chiefs’ Council
- Steve Rodhouse, Director General Operations, National Crime Agency
Monday 21 December
At 1pm:
- Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP, Minister for Security, Home Office
Further information
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