Fourth Report - Cross-border co-operation on policing, security and criminal justice after Brexit
Select Committee
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
HC 766
28 April 2021
Government Response (AI assessment · 18 of 18 classified)
Accepted
4
Acknowledged
11
Deferred
1
Rejected
1
Government response
First Special Report - Cross-border co-operation on policing, security and criminal justice after Brexit Government Response to the Committee’s Fourth Report of Session 2019–21 · published 5 Jul 2021
Recommendations & Conclusions
1 results
13
Recommendation
Rejected
Para 94
The establishment of UK-CRIS to replace the UK’s participation in the European Criminal Records Information...
Recommendation
The establishment of UK-CRIS to replace the UK’s participation in the European Criminal Records Information System (ECRIS) is welcome. Effective policing of the open border on the island of Ireland is assisted by efficient and reliable assessment of criminal records. …
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Government Response Summary
The government states the Trade and Co-operation Agreement (TCA) allows fast and effective exchange of criminal records and that the 20-day deadline is a limit, not a target. It does not commit to working towards shorter time limits or reporting on performance as recommended.
Northern Ireland Executive
Northern Ireland Office
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