Brexit Would Impair Britain’s Ability to Tackle Terrorism and Organized Crime

Despite its weaknesses, the EU makes the UK more resilient and effective in countering security threats.

• Primary Source

ESO: In Focus: Brexit - The United Kingdom and the European Union http://www.europeansources.info/record/brexit-the-united-kingdom-and-the-european-union/

ESO: Background information: Research and analysis. The UK's cooperation with the EU on justice, home affairs, foreign policy and security issues: background note http://www.europeansources.info/record/research-and-analysis-the-uks-cooperation-with-the-eu-on-justice-home-affairs-foreign-policy-and-security-issues-background-note/

Politico, 08.05.16: Leaving the EU is a security risk for UK, say spy chiefs (the views of former head of MI5, Baron Evans of Weardale, and MI6, Sir John Sawers) (et al) http://www.europeansources.info/record/leaving-the-eu-is-a-security-risk-for-uk-say-spy-chiefs/

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