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Council Decision on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union in the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization, in respect of the revision of Chapter 9 of Annex 9 (‘Facilitation’) to the Convention on International Civil Aviation with regard to standards and recommended practices on passenger name record data

28 April 2020

Proposing MP
James Brokenshire Con
Old Bexley and Sidcup
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the UK's decision not to opt-in to a Council Decision on behalf of the EU regarding the revision of Chapter 9 of Annex 9 concerning Passenger Name Record data.

Action Requested

The Government has decided not to participate in the adoption of this Council Decision, citing that the Directive (EU) 2016/681 does not bind the UK as it did while part of the EU.

Key Facts

  • The United Kingdom left the European Union and opted-out of a Council Decision concerning Passenger Name Record data.
  • The Council Decision is cited under the Justice and Home Affairs section of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
  • Directive (EU) 2016/681 pertains to the use of passenger name record data for preventing terrorism and serious crime.
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