Brexit: First observations on the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement in criminal law

The authors share their first impressions of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement in criminal law. After looking at how the Agreement came about and speculating about alternatives, criticism regarding the Agreement is voiced. This concerns the lack of transparency in the legislative process on a general level. Regarding the individual provisions, further points of criticism as well as such of particular interest are identified with reference to the respective articles in this issue. The first impression that the Agreement was developed quickly, without systematic approach, and thus leaves many loopholes and uncertainties, is confirmed. To conclude, however, some positive achievements are also highlighted.