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The PSNI told us that the creation of a bespoke Northern Ireland centre of excellence...

Recommendation
The PSNI told us that the creation of a bespoke Northern Ireland centre of excellence for law enforcement co-operation and co-ordination would integrate operational and investigative collaboration across law enforcement agencies. Bringing the agencies together under one roof should facilitate rapid and effective investigations. The Government must support the Northern Ireland Executive in establishing a bespoke Northern Ireland centre of excellence for co-operation and co-ordination to combat crime. There would be demonstrable benefit in ensuring that law enforcement agencies such as HM Revenue & Customs, the National Crime Agency, the security services and Border Force, participate in this centre. (Paragraph 128) 48 Cross-border co-operation on policing, security and criminal justice after Brexit
Government Response Summary
The government expresses keenness to encourage cross-agency cooperation and states it looks forward to reviewing any proposed plans from the PSNI, Department of Justice, and other agencies for establishing a Northern Ireland centre of excellence.
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government Deferred
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.
Addressee Bodies
Northern Ireland Executive
Northern Ireland Office
Timeline
Recommendation age 5.3 yrs
Report published 28 Apr 2021