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EU Justice and Home Affairs Measures

Proceeding contribution from Yvette Cooper (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 19 November 2014. It occurred during Opposition day on EU Justice and Home Affairs Measures.

My hon. Friend is right. We do not want people to be stuck in British prisons when they should be facing trial and justice abroad. It would not

be fair on victims of crime if we denied them justice because we did not have the procedures in place to ensure that people faced the courts. We do not want British families to be left without justice. We do not want the UK to be a safe haven for dangerous criminals.

It was right that the arrest warrant should have been reformed. We have supported the reforms that have been passed by this Government and have backed further reforms in Europe. The European Commission has concluded that

“it is essential that all Member States apply a proportionality test, including those jurisdictions where prosecution is mandatory.”

The Polish Parliament has taken through legislation that follows those principles.

Crime does not stop at the channel. That is why it is right that we should have the chance to show our support, right across the House, for the measures today.

About this proceeding contribution

Reference

588 cc337-8 

Session

2014-15

Chamber / Committee

House of Commons chamber
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