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The UK's cooperation with the EU on justice, home affairs, foreign policy and security issues: background note

This note gives background information on how the UK works with the EU on justice and home affairs, and foreign policy and security issues.

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The UK’s cooperation with the EU on justice and home affairs, and on foreign policy and security issues

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This note provides background information on how the UK cooperates with the EU and other member states to strengthen security and to tackle crime and terrorism. It covers justice and home affairs, and foreign policy and security issues.

Published 9 May 2016