PCCs give cautious backing to post-EU security deal

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PCCs give cautious backing to post-EU security deal

The cross-party group of police and crime commissioners reviewing post-EU powers have cautiously backed the Home Office's deal with Brussels.

Date - 1st January 2021
By - Chris Smith

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Ahead of the UK’s departure from the EU, the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners confirmed it had given its support to the deal negotiated by the Home Office to enable access to crucial information on suspects. The APCC EU-Exit...

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