Extract from report stage (Lords) (day 2) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill - Apr 23

Amendment 30: After Clause 6, insert the following new Clause—

“Internal security, justice and police co-operation and counter-terrorism

Lord Paddick (LD):...My Lords, I will speak to this amendment, to which I have added my name. I have spoken to former colleagues, particularly in the National Crime Agency, who have particular responsibility for European co-operation and they are very concerned about the potential consequences of our leaving the European Union. Clearly, in terms of counterterrorism intelligence, most arrangements are bilateral and therefore will not be affected, but bringing those people identified as terrorists to justice very much relies on European Union co-operation...

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