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  • PRESS RELEASE : Solicitor General refers Vickrum Digwa to Court of Appeal [June 2026]

    PRESS RELEASE : Solicitor General refers Vickrum Digwa to Court of Appeal [June 2026]

    The press release issued by the Attorney General’s Office on 15 June 2026.

    The Solicitor General Ellie Reeves KC has referred the sentence of Vickrum Digwa, convicted of the murder of Henry Nowak, to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.

    The Court of Appeal will now decide whether the sentence imposed was unduly lenient, and whether to increase the existing sentence.

    The Solicitor General Ellie Reeves KC MP says:

    This case horrified me, and I know that feeling is shared by the British public. It is right that difficult questions need to be answered about the way the police handled Henry’s Nowak’s murder, while my role is to review Digwa’s sentence for his crimes.

    After careful consideration, I have taken the decision to refer this case to the Court of Appeal.

    No sentence can ever undo the devastation that Henry’s family have suffered, or fill the void left by his loss. But I hope this referral goes some way towards bringing them the justice they deserve.

    Notes for Editors

    • Anyone can ask for a Crown Court sentence to be reviewed if they think it’s too low.
    • The Law Officers can review sentences given by the Crown Court in England and Wales if they’re asked to. The Law Officers have 28 days from sentencing to carefully consider the case and make a decision
    • By law only certain types of case can be reviewed, such as murder, manslaughter and rape
  • PRESS RELEASE : Government to build UK’s first permanent mobile museum to bring art to communities everywhere [June 2026]

    PRESS RELEASE : Government to build UK’s first permanent mobile museum to bring art to communities everywhere [June 2026]

    The press release issued by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport on 15 June 2026.

    £1.6 million investment from DCMS and Art Explora will create the UK’s first permanent mobile museum.

    • Renowned British architecture studio Ab Rogers Design appointed to design new mobile museum after international competition
    • Artworks from the Government Art Collection will tour the South West and North West of England this summer
    • This is the government’s latest step towards ensuring everyone can access arts and culture in the places they call home 

    The UK’s first permanent mobile museum will hit the road next year, bringing world class art to the doors of people all across the country. 

    A total of £1.6 million, formed of £800,000 from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and £800,000 matched by arts access charity Art Explora, will be used to build a state-of-the-art vehicle and tour three national collections per year, including the Government Art Collection (GAC). Designed by renowned British architect Ab Rogers, this colourful new vehicle will be the first dedicated mobile museum in the country and is part of the Culture Secretary’s plan to ensure arts are available everywhere for everyone. 

    From 2027, Art Explora will tour the new mobile museum with three 12-week exhibitions each year. GAC artworks will feature in one exhibition annually, with national and regional partners including Tate, the National Portrait Gallery, Leeds Art Gallery, Birmingham Museums Trust and National Museums Liverpool among other national museums delivering the remaining programme to ensure the widest possible reach across the UK. 

    The Government Art Collection was established in 1899 and is a national collection of historic, modern and contemporary British art that is displayed in government buildings in the UK and around the world. The works are seen by hundreds of thousands of visitors annually, promoting British art and contributing to cultural diplomacy. Through an extensive public engagement programme, the GAC brings artworks into the heart of communities and works with UK and international partners to support creative exchange and skill development for young people. 

    Ahead of this, a three month pilot tour will take place in the South West and North West with an existing mobile museum. This will bring a curated selection of works from the collection to communities across England this summer, including many who have never had the chance to experience a national gallery up close. 

    The exhibition brings together a selection of artworks from the Government Art Collection that explores the sea’s influence on people, places and communities. Through themes of exploration, migration and climate change, the works reflect the many ways the sea has shaped the UK and the wider world.

    Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said:

    I am determined that great art isn’t just for the few but for everyone, no matter where they live. The Government Art Collection belongs to the whole country, and this tour is an exciting step towards making that a reality. 

    By taking the collection directly into communities, to parks, schools, libraries and public squares, we’re breaking down the barriers that have kept people from experiencing the art that belongs to everyone. This is what ‘Arts Everywhere’ really means in practice, and I’m proud that we’re making it happen.

    The establishment of a permanent mobile museum for the UK builds on the success of two previous Art Explora mobile museum tours, in collaboration with Tate, in 2023 and 2024 across the Midlands and the North.

    The mobile museum is currently being built in Telford by Torton Bodies Limited, a leading UK firm, with a striking design by renowned British architect Ab Rogers.

    Jemima Montagu, Director, Art Explora, said:

    There remains a growing gap between those who have access to museums, galleries and arts venues, and those who are left behind. Art Explora is trying to bridge this divide by taking art into the heart of communities and sharing our rich national collections more widely. The new UK Mobile Museum is a stunning piece of design and engineering which will itself be a source of wonder and inspiration wherever it goes. A tardis for the 21st century!

    Frédéric Jousset, Founder and Chair of Trustees, Art Explora, said:

    Art Explora was founded on the belief that art should be accessible to everyone. We now have a growing Mobile Museum fleet in France, which – over 15 years – has proven the value of bringing art from our national collections directly to communities. UK government support for a dedicated UK truck is an important milestone, as we extend access to great art collections further across Europe.

    Ab Rogers, Founder and Director, Ab Rogers Design, said:

    It is not every day you get the opportunity to design a mobile museum. We wanted to capture the feeling of the circus arriving in town, creating an explosive burst of energy and anticipation that contains and nurtures extraordinary, curated collections. More mobile, more vibrant and more alive than any other museum, it’s a project that’s very close to my heart.

    The mobile museum is one of the core programmes of Art Explora UK, an arts charity founded in 2021 with a mission to tackle the social, economic and geographic barriers that prevent many people from participating in the arts. The mobile museum addresses these barriers head-on, setting up within walking distance of local schools and community centres in areas identified as having high deprivation and low cultural engagement. Over 36–40 weeks of touring annually, it will visit 40 – 45 locations, reaching 25,000 visitors and serving 130–150 schools each year.

    This builds on the Culture Secretary’s commitment of up to £1.5 billion to the cultural sector over this parliament, with the Arts Everywhere Fund aiming to save more than 1,000 cherished arts venues, museums, libraries and heritage buildings across England to ensure everyone, everywhere has access to the arts on their doorstep.

    Notes to editors

    • Art Explora’s mission is to expand access to the arts in the UK through innovative touring, digital and creative programmes. They work with artists, communities and cultural organisations to remove barriers to participation and make the arts accessible to all.  They champion the power of art to connect people, inspire ideas and enrich lives.
    • Ab Rogers is a designer specialising in small spaces and experiential design, known for his use of colour, narrative, and high functionality. Rogers’ work focuses on diverse conceptual approaches to interiors, including the use of dynamic materials, sensation, and movement. 
    • The Government Art Collection’s exhibition ’Shaped by the Sea’will go on tour on the Art Explora Mobile Museum for 13 weeks, from 15 June to 13 September 2026. 
    • The mobile museum tour will start in St Budeaux, Plymouth. It will bring historic, modern and contemporary works by British artists from the GAC to communities across the South West and the North West of England. Artists included in the exhibition: Roger Ackling, Simon Bayliss, Samuel and Nathaniel Buck,Chila Kumari Singh Burman, Mohini Chandra, EVEWRIGHT, Anya Gallaccio, Lubaina Himid, Tess Jaray, Thomas Luny, Will Maclean, Zethu Maseko, Paul Nash, William Pye, Bridget Riley, Ro Robertson, Zineb Sedira, Emma Stibbon and J. M. W. Turner. 
    • MuMo (‘Mobile Museum’) was founded by Ingrid Brochard, designed by matali crasset with the support of the Fondation Daniel et Nina Carasso.
  • Kemi Badenoch – 2026 Comments on Banning Social Media for Children

    Kemi Badenoch – 2026 Comments on Banning Social Media for Children

    The comments made by Kemi Badenoch, the Leader of the Opposition, on 15 June 2026.

    It is fantastic news that the Government has finally woken up to the dangers of social media for young people. This is an important step in helping parents protect childhood for children.

    Huge credit goes to Laura Trott and my Shadow Cabinet for relentlessly fighting for this. Conservatives welcome this latest Labour U-turn, and will continue to work for the best implementation of the policy.

  • Wes Streeting – 2026 Comments on the Death of Roy Hattersley

    Wes Streeting – 2026 Comments on the Death of Roy Hattersley

    The comments made by Wes Streeting on 15 June 2026.

    They say never meet your heroes.

    When Roy Hattersley came to my sixth form – a normal inner city state school – 26 years ago I was in awe.

    I cherished every conversation since. A great revisionist, with Neil Kinnock he saved the Labour Party, and stood for equality and freedom.

  • Jeremy Corbyn – 2026 Statement on Upholding Government’s Proscription of Palestine Action

    Jeremy Corbyn – 2026 Statement on Upholding Government’s Proscription of Palestine Action

    The statement made by Jeremy Corbyn on 15 June 2026.

    Today’s ruling to uphold the UK government’s proscription of Palestine Action is a travesty of justice.

    One by one, the very foundations of our democracy are being destroyed — all to oil the wheels of British complicity in genocide.

    Our government has participated in the mass murder of Palestinians. That is the real crime, and we must bring about justice.

  • Pat McFadden – 2026 Statement on the Youth Jobs Guarantee

    Pat McFadden – 2026 Statement on the Youth Jobs Guarantee

    The statement made by Pat McFadden, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, in the House of Commons on 9 June 2026.

    Earlier this year, I updated the House on progress to deliver the jobs guarantee. Since then, phase 1 of the jobs guarantee has started in six areas of the country, with the first young people now in work. We announced the delivery partners for phase 1 in April, and they can be seen here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/jobs-guarantee

    I am grateful to these organisations for working with us at pace to achieve the first job starts in May. Many more young people will enter work through phase 1 of the jobs guarantee over the coming months.

    Today, I am pleased to announce that the application window to identify delivery partners for the national roll-out of the jobs guarantee is now open as we prepare to deliver the jobs guarantee across Great Britain.

    The jobs guarantee is a central part of the youth guarantee, supporting young people to earn, learn and move into sustained employment. It responds to a long-standing challenge: too many young people spending the early years of adulthood out of work or education.

    In March 2026, the Government announced an additional £1 billion investment in employment and skills support over the spending review, taking total investment in the youth guarantee and growth and skills levy to £2.5 billion over three years.

    As we build on this progress and roll out the jobs guarantee nationally, the scheme will be open to all eligible 18 to 24-year-olds who have been claiming universal credit and looking for work for 18 months. It will provide them with a guaranteed, fully subsidised six-month paid job. This will include wraparound employability and in-work support to help participants succeed in their roles. The aim is to support young people in taking that crucial first step into sustained employment. Once rolled out, the jobs guarantee is expected to support up to 90,000 young people into paid employment across Great Britain over the next three years.

    The Department for Work and Pensions will award multi-year grants to selected delivery organisations, which will deliver the jobs guarantee in local areas. Successful applicants will bring their experience of the local labour market to source suitable jobs and match young people to roles. They will also use their expertise to provide ongoing support to young people while they are on the scheme.

    The grant application window is now open and will run for five weeks, from 9 June to 13 July 2026. Applications are open to organisations with the capability and local expertise to deliver opportunities for young people. I encourage applications from any organisation interested in working with us to deliver the scheme.

    This national roll-out marks a significant step in delivering our commitment to every young person that they have the opportunity to succeed.

  • NEWS STORY : Court of Appeal Rules Palestine Action Ban Was Lawful

    NEWS STORY : Court of Appeal Rules Palestine Action Ban Was Lawful

    STORY

    The Court of Appeal has ruled that the Government’s decision to proscribe Palestine Action under terrorism legislation was lawful, overturning an earlier High Court judgment which had found the ban unlawful. The case concerned the Home Secretary’s decision to add the group to the list of proscribed organisations under the Terrorism Act 2000.

    The Court of Appeal said the Home Secretary had been entitled to conclude that the group was not merely a non-violent protest organisation and that its activities involved covert operations and support for unlawful violence. The ruling means the proscription remains in force, making membership of, or support for, Palestine Action a criminal offence.

    Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori has said the group intends to continue its legal challenge, including by seeking to take the case to the Supreme Court. The Home Office has welcomed the judgment, while civil liberties and human rights groups have criticised the use of counter-terrorism powers against a direct action group and warned of the implications for protest rights.

  • PRESS RELEASE : UN Human Rights Council 62 – UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue with the UN Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan [June 2026]

    PRESS RELEASE : UN Human Rights Council 62 – UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue with the UN Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan [June 2026]

    The press release issued by the Foreign Office on 15 June 2026.

    UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue with the UN Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan. Delivered by the UK’s Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer.

    Mr President, 

    The UK thanks the Fact-Finding Mission for its harrowing update. It is deplorable that as the conflict enters its fourth year, such grave violations and abuses of human rights continue unabated.  

    Mr President, we are deeply alarmed by what we have heard today. Systematic arbitrary detention and torture devastate civilian lives. Rape and other forms of sexual violence are abhorrent and must end. Survivors must be supported and those responsible held to account. Let us be clear: sexual violence must never be used as a tactic of war.  

    The expanding use of drones is intensifying humanitarian need, with over 880 civilians reportedly killed by drone strikes this year alone. We deplore the continued targeting of civilian infrastructure, including schools, markets, and hospitals. 

    We call on the Sudanese Armed Forces, the Rapid Support Forces and their allies to comply fully with their obligations under international humanitarian law, enable safe, rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access and end the fighting.  

    We welcome the continued cooperation between the UN Fact-Finding Mission and the AU Fact-Finding Mission, including the Banjul Declaration. Together, their efforts are critical for ending the cycle of impunity and building the foundations of peaceful future for the people of Sudan.  

    Thank you.

  • Keir Starmer – 2026 Speech on Banning Social Media for Children

    Keir Starmer – 2026 Speech on Banning Social Media for Children

    The speech made by Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister, on 15 June 2026.

    Good morning.

    Now before I start on social media…  

    I want first to welcome the breakthrough reached last night between the US and Iran…   

    And I congratulate President Trump, the mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, and all those involved. 

    This is a hugely significant moment. 

    We have long called for deescalation.  

    And it is vital that all parties seize this opportunity…  

    To secure stability in the region… 

    And restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz…  

    Which, in turn will ease the economic pressures felt by people here in the United Kingdom and around the world. 

    We will now work closely with our partners to support this agreement… 

    And to ensure it turns into a durable, lasting peace. 

    **** 

    Now turning to social media…  

    And can I say how great it is to see so many people here… 

    Who played such a key role in the consultation. 

    And you know – some people are dismissive of processes like this. 

    But policymaking that doesn’t listen very carefully to the voices of those it seeks to serve… 

    That is not how this Government carries out its business. 

    And so, I just want to thank you for the role that you have all played… 

    And indeed – I want to thank all the people who have campaigned so courageously on this issue… 

    Including those who have done so after suffering terrible tragedy or loss…  

    Thank you. 

    Because today is a big moment for our country. 

    This is a big step… 

    Real change for our children and our future. 

    Because today – I can announce… 

    That the Government will ban access to social media… 

    For all children under the age of sixteen. 

    This is not something I do lightly. 

    And I will not present it as cost-free… 

    As if social media has brought no benefits to young people… 

    Because clearly that is wrong. 

    But Government is always about choices.   

    And its clear to me that a full ban is the right choice. 

    Now I come to it as a parent myself… 

    I know exactly the fears that we all feel when we’re thinking about this issue. 

    You know, all I have ever wanted for my own children, hand on heart… 

    Is for them to be happy and for them to be safe. 

    And I think that’s what any parent wants. 

    But I ask the question now… 

    Do we truly believe that social media creates a happy environment for our children? 

    Do we truly believe that it’s a place where they can feel safe? 

    I don’t think I even need to answer those questions – do I? 

    Every parent can see it with their own eyes… 

    Social media is making children unhappy. 

    It’s making it easier for bullies to harass and abuse them… 

    And it could even be harming their mental health. 

    Exposing them to content that is dangerous… 

    Because that’s what grabs the attention. 

    It’s designed to be addictive – of course it is. 

    Features like the infinite scroll… 

    They’re designed to lock you in for hours. 

    And if nothing else, there’s an opportunity cost to that. 

    It stops children doing their homework… 

    Reading… 

    Playing with their friends outside… 

    Going to bed at a decent hour.  

    Now that may not sound like much… 

    But these are the activities that help a child develop into an adult…

    We know how important they are.  

    We just never thought that something would come along to threaten them. 

    To be honest – I feel for this generation. 

    I think back to my own childhood – and yes, the early 1970s weren’t always a picnic. 

    But we didn’t have to deal with anything like this… 

    A technology that intrudes into every corner of a life… 

    Almost impossible to escape… 

    That records every mistake.  

    To deal with that, as a teenager… 

    On top of everything else… 

    That’s hard. 

    I feel for parents too. 

    I mean as a parent you always want to make the right choice for your child … 

    Which can face a little resistance in the teenage years… 

    Believe you me! 

    But parents just want to do the best for their kids… 

    In a way that’s what being a parent means. 

    But in this world, with this technology…  

    It is hard as a parent to know what to do. 

      And so, I think most parents will welcome this action… 

    I think they will welcome a clear and decisive choice… 

    And they will welcome a Government that stands by them… 

    That supports them to do the best for their children… 

    And that fights, for their happiness and safety… 

    Against the most powerful companies in the world. 

    Because this could be a fight – and to this point it has been a fight. 

    But it doesn’t have to be – I always prefer the politics of partnership… 

    And I fundamentally believe that we must harness the power of technology… 

    To build a stronger, fairer Britain. 

    But we must also protect our children. 

    And so, I want this message to be heard loud and clear… 

    I am not prepared to compromise… 

    On the safety and happiness of our children… 

    That is why this ban must happen… 

    That is why this ban will happen. 

    But it won’t be easy. 

    I mean some technology companies want us to think that social media is unchangeable… 

    Part of an almost natural order… 

    But we have to resist that kind of learned helplessness… 

    We have agency… 

    We can change it and we will. 

    Yes, it’s hard. 

    Hard to legislate for… 

    Hard to regulate… 

    Hard to enforce.  

    That’s why we’ve sought a wide range of views on this…

    That’s why we’ve listened to people… 

    Had a conversation…   

    We’ve looked carefully at the evidence… 

    Learnt from countries, like Australia, that are taking similar steps

    And we’re not just bringing forward a ban… 

    We’re going further. 

    We’re taking world-leading action on gaming services and livestreaming platforms… 

    Where, at the moment, strangers can contact any child unchecked. 

    Just think about that… 

    Is there a situation in the offline world… 

    Where you would just let your child pair up… 

    With a stranger… 

    An adult that you don’t know anything about? 

    No – so we’re taking action on that. 

    And look – we know perfectly well… 

    That we will have to adapt our approach as technology changes. 

    But, building on our experience with the Online Safety act… 

    We do have an understanding of how to apply age verification.  

    And because of powers we took in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act… 

    We can now move at pace… 

    And crucially – we can adapt as technology changes… 

    We have those powers. 

    So we are ready and confident that this ban can be effective. 

    Now – will it mean that no child ever logs onto social media again… 

    No. 

    But look – this might shock you – but it doesn’t shock parents of teenagers… 

    They get around other laws too! 

    But we don’t say – oh, look a teenager managed to  

    get a drink somehow… 

    So let’s not bother banning alcohol sales to children –

    We don’t do that do we? 

    That would be utterly ridiculous. 

    And so, I just don’t accept that argument.   

    Laws are rules… 

    But they are also an expression of our values… 

    They shape the social contract. 

    And so this will change the conversations that parents have… 

    And the expectations of children, over time… 

    It will make a huge difference. 

    It will make our children safer. 

    It will make our children happier. 

    It will give them more time, more security,  

    more freedom to grow up… 

    More opportunity. 

    And that, at the end of the day is what this Government is about. 

    It is why so many of the investments that we’ve made… 

    Are about supporting children and young people. 

    In childcare… 

    New nurseries, 

    Family hubs… 

    Apprenticeships… 

    Tackling child poverty… 

    Mental health support… 

    Technical Colleges… 

    In a youth guarantee for young people struggling to find work. 

    And today – it’s exactly the same approach… 

    Now this isn’t just about taking something away… 

    Because we’re also investing in music, culture, art, sport… 

    All those activities that we know are so important to childhood… 

    Particularly for children who do not usually get  

    those opportunities. 

    So when you put all this together… 

    These policies are not just fixes for our problem… 

    They are the building blocks of a different Britain altogether… 

    One where we know that our children are safe, happy and secure… 

    To go as far as their talent and their effort will take them. 

    That is all any parent wants… 

    They want to know that Britain will be better for their children… 

    that they will get a fair chance… 

    And that’s what these changes are about… 

    Restoring that hope for every family… 

    A stronger Britain… 

    A fairer Britain… 

    And above all… 

    A Britain where we invest in the future of every single child. 

    That is why we are taking this step… 

    And it is the right step for Britain. 

    Thank you very much.

  • PRESS RELEASE : New police data-sharing to target organised crime [June 2026]

    PRESS RELEASE : New police data-sharing to target organised crime [June 2026]

    The press release issued by the Home Office on 15 June 2026.

    UK police to access European vehicle data in seconds, accelerating organised crime investigations.

    Foreign criminals involved in serious and organised crime, including those operating networks moving illegal migrants across continents, will be identified more quickly as UK police gain faster access to European vehicle data.

    As part of efforts to secure the border and tackle illegal migration, officers will be able to check overseas-registered vehicles and receive key information in seconds rather than days or even months. Previously, delays slowed investigations into criminal gangs involved in smuggling migrants, illicit drugs and illegal weapons into the UK.

    Officers can now carry out number plate checks through the EU’s Prüm data-sharing framework and receive results in around 10 seconds, rather than having to make individual requests to EU Member States. Where a match is found, the system provides vehicle keeper details and other key information, while also flagging stolen vehicles, helping police tackle crime, including vehicle theft, across the UK.

    This capability will strengthen intelligence on cross-border crime and improve the identification of vehicles linked to trafficking networks. Earlier visibility of vehicles and individuals will enable law enforcement to identify vehicles repeatedly used in smuggling activity, better understand the supply chains underpinning migrant smuggling, and carry out more targeted, intelligence-led operations to disrupt organised criminal networks.

    The system builds on the UK’s existing participation in the Prüm framework, which already enables the sharing of DNA and fingerprint data with European partners, and will be operational ahead of the second UK-EU Summit in Brussels.

    Crime and Policing Minister Sarah Jones said:

    This gives British police faster access to vital information and strengthens our work with European partners.

    Officers will be able to quickly link vehicles to suspects, spot stolen or cloned cars, and track the movements of smugglers across borders.

    For criminals, the message is simple: you can’t outrun the law by crossing borders. We will find you and bring you to justice.

    Detective Chief Constable Peter Ayling, National Policing Lead for International Crime at the NPCC, said:

    The ability to access keeper details of EU-registered vehicles is a welcome addition to a suite of other capabilities that help the UK tackle international crime.

    Crime is increasingly a global issue, and a swift and effective approach to exchanging information and intelligence with EU partners is critical for public protection.

    APCC Joint Leads on Serious Organised Crime, Lisa Townsend (Surrey PCC) and David Allen (Cumbria PFCC) said:

    Serious organised crime is an increasing and global threat that plays out in communities across our country. Too many lives are devastated by the international trade in drugs and weapons, so it is vital police have all available tools to tackle it.

    Quick access to EU data enabling police here to track the transnational movements of those involved in trafficking people, narcotics and lethal weapons into the UK will significantly support law enforcement in the fight against dangerous criminals whose illegal activities blight our local communities.

    Today’s expanded access to vehicle registration data builds on the success of earlier UK-backed operations. During Operation Mobile 3, a coordinated 2-week effort involving multiple countries, more than 44,000 vehicle checks led to the recovery of over 350 stolen vehicles and 1,000 vehicle parts, while supporting action against organised crime networks, including 17 suspected migrant smugglers.

    Vehicle data sharing under the Prüm system will launch with the Police Service of Northern Ireland before rolling out to forces across the UK in the coming weeks.

    Under a reciprocal arrangement, EU law enforcement authorities will be able to request access to UK Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency data. This will help ensure criminals fleeing the UK can be identified and brought to justice.

    All data sharing is subject to strict safeguards and is carried out in line with UK data protection law and the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement, ensuring information is used securely and appropriately.