Overview

The European Union (Future Relationship) Bill aims to implement the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the UK and the EU, covering various aspects of their post-Brexit relationship. It also makes provisions regarding security cooperation, passenger data, customs, and privileges and immunities.

Description

This bill covers a wide range of topics related to the UK's future relationship with the EU. Key areas include:

Security

• Criminal Records Exchange: Establishes procedures for notifying the EU of UK convictions and vice-versa, while respecting data protection laws.
• Passenger and Vehicle Data: Governs the exchange of passenger name record (PNR) data and vehicle registration data for law enforcement purposes, including amendments to existing regulations.
• Mutual Legal Assistance: Updates the legal framework for mutual assistance in criminal matters between the UK and the EU.
• Extradition: Maintains EU member states as category 1 territories for extradition purposes and adjusts related legislation.

Trade and Other Matters

• Non-Food Product Safety: Sets out rules for sharing information on non-food product safety between the UK and the EU, including offenses related to unauthorized disclosure.
• Customs and Tax: Provides powers to regulate the movement of goods and outlines administrative cooperation on VAT and mutual assistance on tax debts, amending existing legislation accordingly.
• Transport: Modifies regulations related to international road haulage and the disclosure of driver’s card data from tachographs.
• Social Security: Integrates relevant provisions of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement into UK law, covering social security coordination.
• Privileges and Immunities: Amends existing legislation to address the UK's obligations towards the EU and Euratom and related organizations.
• Energy (Nuclear Cooperation): Incorporates the Nuclear Cooperation Agreement into UK law.

General Implementation

• Implementation of Agreements: Provides the power to amend existing UK law to align with the various agreements detailed in the bill.
• Parliamentary Scrutiny: Specifies which agreements do not require parliamentary approval prior to ratification.

Government Spending

The bill allows for government spending on the PEACE PLUS program and other future relationship agreements. Specific figures are not included in the provided bill text.

Groups Affected

• Law enforcement agencies: Affected by changes to data sharing and mutual legal assistance.
• Individuals with criminal records: May be subject to altered data sharing procedures.
• Airlines and transport companies: Affected by changes to PNR data and international road haulage regulations.
• Businesses involved in cross-border trade: Affected by changes to customs, tax, and product safety regulations.
• Citizens claiming social security benefits: Affected by changes to social security coordination.
• Government departments and agencies: Responsible for implementing and enforcing the provisions of the bill.

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