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Informal Justice and Home Affairs post-Council statement

30 January 2020

Proposing MP
Robert Buckland Con
South Swindon
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Justice
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses the outcomes of the Informal Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting held under Croatia's EU Presidency.

Action Requested

No specific action is requested; the statement provides an overview of discussions on various justice and home affairs policies, including judicial training, encryption issues, and database interoperability.

Key Facts

  • The council took place in Zagreb on 23 and 24 January 2020.
  • Ministers discussed the European Judicial Network's role in civil and commercial matters.
  • Interior Ministers addressed end-to-end encryption and proposed ensuring law enforcement voices are heard during EU negotiations with the UK.
  • A proposal was made to create a regional Western Balkans system similar to Eurodac for tackling organised immigration crime.
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