Proceeding contribution from Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 29 January 2008. It occurred during Debate on treaty on Lisbon Treaty (No.1).

Lisbon Treaty (No.1)

That is precisely why we were right to negotiate the opt-in on each justice and home affairs measure. I am not clear what point the hon. Gentleman is making. I said that I would move on, so I shall do so. Our active involvement in the EU is bringing results. The European arrest warrant procedure has been one of the most high-profile justice and home affairs measures in recent years. It has allowed us to secure the return of those who seek to evade justice by crossing borders and in some cases it has helped to cut years off extradition times. That is a prime example—

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 471 c174
Session: 2007-08
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Crime Asylum Arrests Borders Cross border cooperation Extradition Immigration Jurisdiction EU law European Union EU action EU justice and home affairs Sovereignty Treaties Treaty of Lisbon European arrest warrants
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Lisbon Treaty (No.1)

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