Lords Committee takes evidence on UK and EU border systems
The Justice and Home Affairs Committee is holding its eighth oral evidence session as part of its inquiry on electronic border management systems.
Meeting details
At 10:30am: Oral evidence
Inquiry
Electronic border management systems
The Justice and Home Affairs Committee continues its inquiry on electronic border management systems. Today, it will be hearing from academic experts on the UK and EU on the legal, ethical and technical considerations associated with electronic travel authorisation schemes.
Possible questions
- With the introduction of electronic travel authorisation schemes, where does the balance lie between increasing border security and improving ease of travel for passengers?
- What are the potential privacy concerns associated with electronic travel authorisation schemes?
- Where are the boundaries between immigration and law enforcement authorities?
- What are the implications for border management now that the UK no longer has access to key EU systems?
- What is the potential for greater cooperation between the Republic of Ireland and the UK on border management?
- What are the other outstanding issues in relation to the Common Travel Area?
- What purpose will passports serve in the future?