The Association of Chief Police Officers - Parliament

Association of Chief Police Officers –Written evidence9. 2006/560/JHA - Amending Decision 2003/170/JHA on the common use ofliaison officers posted abroad by the law enforcement agencies of theMember States. An update in reality of 2003/170/JHA that strengthens the role ofEuropol liaison officers.10. 2006/960/JHA - Simplifying the exchange of information and intelligencebetween law enforcement authorities of the Member States. The UKwould still be able to pass information to other EU states and we do not use Europolto transmit intelligence or evidence as a rule. This may change though when the EIOcomes in and so it would be wise to retain this measure.11. 2007/412/JHA - Amending Decision 2002/348/JHA concerning security inconnection with football matches with an international dimension. Onlyamends 2002/348/JHA ante which we wish to remain a part of.12. 2007/845/JHA - Concerning cooperation between Asset Recovery Officesof the Member States in the field of tracing and identification of proceedsfrom, or property related to, crime. The UK has met its obligations by enactingthe Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. The information sharing network though is usefuland there is no reason to cease being a member as further intelligence sharing wouldrequire state by state agreements.13. 2008/615/JHA - Stepping up of cross-border cooperation, particularly incombating terrorism and cross-border crime. This Decision is to do with theexchange of information, most notably DNA data. Although the word ‘terrorism’ isin the title, this measure also has wider implications for general criminalinvestigations. The reality of the measure is that it is impossible to implement before2014 in any case. Despite this, from a UK policing perspective it is an importantmeasure that we should remain a part of, even though it has not come into force asyet.14. 2008/616/JHA - The implementation of Council Decision 2008/615/JHA onstepping up of cross-border cooperation, particularly in combatingterrorism and cross-border crime. This Decision set up the mechanisms bywhich Decision 2008/615/JHA would operate.15. 2008/617/JHA - The improvement of cooperation between the specialintervention units of the Member States of the European Union in crisissituations. This allows for the deployment of rapid reaction forces to othercountries. Where country A seeks the assistance of country B in a crisis, this sets upthe legal framework for this to operate. It covers serious physical threats (terrorism,hostage taking etc) and not natural disasters. It would make little sense to removethis sensible provision - especially given the ongoing threat of organised crime,cybercrime, terrorism and civil unrest due. It is designed to protect the citizens ofthe EU from the gravest threats and as such it would be unwise to remove it. Onbalance this TPM is a good measure that does not need to be re-negotiated.16. 2009/426/JHA - The strengthening of Eurojust and amending Decision2002/187/JHA setting up Eurojust with a view to reinforcing the fightagainst serious crime. Eurojust is integral to the JIT process and will be at the22