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Criminal Investigation: International Cooperation

Asked by Chris CoghlanLiberal DemocratHome OfficeTabled Answered 13 July 2026UIN 900980

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the UK Central Authority in coordinating and responding to mutual legal assistance requests from other countries.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

We keep the effectiveness of the UK Central Authority under regular review and continually seek to improve its systems and processes.

We are committed to providing mutual legal assistance objectively and impartially across the world in accordance with international commitments.

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