European Security Cooperation

Unmesh Desai AM moved, and Andrew Dismore AM seconded the following motion:

“This Assembly notes the importance of current security arrangements with European Union members states, and the role that the European Arrest Warrant, ECRIS database, Schengen Information System and other tools that we stand set to lose on 31 December 2020, play in keeping Londoners safe. This Assembly further notes that the Government risks jeopardising Londoners’ safety if it does not reach an agreement with the European Union by 31 December 2020 to maintain access to these tools. This Assembly asks the Chair to write to the Home Secretary and call upon the Government to either reach an agreement with the European Union to maintain the current level of security cooperation, or provide urgent reassurance that adequate contingency measures are in place should an agreement not be reached.”

Following debate and upon being put to a vote, the motion was carried (15 votes cast in favour and 6 votes cast against)