Alison Saunders has warned that it will be more difficult to extradite criminals after Brexit RICHARD POHLE/THE TIMESThe recent narrative of extraordinary politics has left the UK in an interesting position vis-à-vis its extradition arrangements. One of the key Brexit strategies was that Brexit would give the UK control over its borders and help in the fight against terrorism. However, no one has considered the alternatives to the current extradition arrangements. For all its faults, the European Arrest Warrant (EAW) has made extradition between EU states fast and effective. It has enabled the UK to request the arrest of suspects within hours and for the extradition to take place in weeks.

Source: The Times November 17, 2016 00:04 UTC