UK law enforcement agencies will continue to have access to Europol through the third-country arrangement negotiated in the Trade and Co-operation Agreement. Access to Europol is important for law enforcement agencies when co-ordinating Europe-wide investigations, particularly when more than two countries are involved in an operation. However, the loss of full membership of Europol reduces, but does not eliminate, the ability of the UK to shape the future development of the organisation throu...

UK law enforcement agencies will continue to have access to Europol through the third-country arrangement negotiated in the Trade and Co-operation Agreement. Access to Europol is important for law enforcement agencies when co-ordinating Europe-wide investigations, particularly when more than two countries are involved in an operation. However, the loss of full membership of Europol reduces, but does not eliminate, the ability of the UK to shape the future development of the organisation through its management board. There is clear benefit in the Government advancing proactively the case for the UK’s involvement in Europol through the Speciali Type: conclusion | Number: 14 | Response status: under_consideration