House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
UK - Germany Joint Action Plan
10 December 2024 · Home Office
Proposed by Yvette Cooper Lab Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The UK and Germany signed a new Joint Action Plan to combat organised immigration crime.
- The plan includes enhanced intelligence sharing and legislative changes in Germany.
- The initiative aims to increase arrests and prosecutions related to small boat equipment supply chains.
Issue summary
The statement addresses international collaboration to tackle organised immigration crime, focusing on a new UK-Germany Joint Action Plan.
Action requested
I signed a landmark agreement with Germany for enhanced investigative and prosecutorial responses to organised immigration crime, including improved intelligence sharing and legislative changes in Germany to disrupt criminal activities. This plan will also increase the number of arrests and prosecutions related to small boat equipment supply chains.
Key facts
- Organised immigration crime is an international problem requiring international solutions.
- The UK-Germany Joint Action Plan aims to tackle irregular migration by enhancing law enforcement collaboration.
- Germany’s legislative changes will make it easier to disrupt and prosecute organised crime.
- The plan includes increased arrests and prosecutions related to small boat equipment supply chains.
- Minister Nancy Faeser visited London for a briefing at NCA Headquarters on operational cooperation.