Written question asked by Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 18 May 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 June 2020. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 June 2020 on behalf of the Home Office.

Extradition: EU Countries

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government with which EU member states they have concluded extradition agreements to come into force after the end of the transition period.

Answer

The safety and security of our citizens is the government’s top priority, which is why we have said the agreement with the EU on law enforcement and judicial cooperation on criminal matters should provide for fast-track extradition arrangements based on the EU’s arrangements with Norway and Iceland, but with appropriate further safeguards for individuals beyond those in the European Arrest Warrant.

Both the UK and the EU are committed in the Political Declaration to reaching agreement by the end of 2020.

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Type: Written question
Reference: HL4589
Session: 2019-21
Subjects: EU countries Extradition Treaties
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Extradition: EU Countries

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