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Germany to stop extradition of citizens to UK after Brexit

Germany submitted formal notification to the European Commission last week
Germany submitted formal notification to the European Commission last week Copyright  Reuters
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By Lindsey Johnstone & Reuters
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Berlin will stop extraditing Germans to Britain immediately after Brexit, even if it leaves the European Union with a deal.

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Germany will stop extraditing its citizens to Britain immediately after Brexit, even if the UK leaves the European Union with a deal, the Financial Times reported on Sunday – citing a formal notification submitted by Germany to the European Commission last week.

The notification cites concerns about Britain and the EU maintaining their security co-operation at the current level after Brexit, according to the report.

Britain is due to leave the EU on March 29.

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