17 Acknowledged

The work of the cross-border Joint Agency Task Force to tackle cross-border crime remains important.

Recommendation
The work of the cross-border Joint Agency Task Force to tackle cross-border crime remains important. At a strategic level, the Task Force should meet quarterly rather than biannually, or as operational necessities warrant.
Government Response Summary
The government expresses its keenness to encourage cross-agency cooperation and looks forward to reviewing any proposed plans from relevant agencies to advance the work of the Joint Agency Task Force, but does not commit to the specific recommendation for quarterly meetings.
Paragraph Reference
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government Acknowledged
The Government is keen to encourage cross agency cooperation and looks forward to reviewing any proposed plans from PSNI, Department of Justice and other agencies in advancing a project bringing together all key partners involved in tackling crime in Northern Ireland.
Source
Committee Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Inquiry Cross-border co-operation on policing, security and criminal justice after Brexit
Report Fourth Report - Cross-border co-operation on policing, security and criminal justice after Brexit 28 Apr 2021 HC 766
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Addressee Bodies
Northern Ireland Executive
Northern Ireland Office
Timeline
Recommendation age 5.3 yrs
Report published 28 Apr 2021