Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Council Decision on the opening of negotiations for an Agreement between the European Union and Japan for the transfer and use of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data to prevent and combat terrorism and other serious transnational crime

28 April 2020 · Home Office

Proposed by James Brokenshire Con Old Bexley and Sidcup

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Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK has decided not to opt into a Council Decision authorising negotiations with Japan on an Agreement for the transfer and use of Passenger Name Record data.
  • The government's decision is due to the UK's departure from the EU, enabling it to pursue its own policy independently.
  • No specific action is requested in the statement.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the UK's decision not to opt into a Council Decision authorising negotiations with Japan on an Agreement for the transfer and use of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data.

Action requested

No specific action is requested, as the government has decided against opting into the negotiations due to the UK's departure from the EU, allowing it to pursue its own policy independently.

Key facts

  • The UK left the European Union.
  • The Government did not opt-in to the Council Decision authorising negotiations with Japan on PNR data.
  • The agreement will not apply to the UK.
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