One more point re yesterday's session.
Every single proposal for an “invisible” NI border has the same problem. Every single time smn tries to rethink border formalities and eliminate the dreaded customs “checks” they fall into the same 3⃣ pitfalls.
Every single time.
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Every single proposal for an “invisible” NI border has the same problem. Every single time smn tries to rethink border formalities and eliminate the dreaded customs “checks” they fall into the same 3⃣ pitfalls.
Every single time.
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https://twitter.com/KeohaneDan/status/1410540710395318272
1⃣ Focus on checks and not formalities
Typical mistake – thinking that removing checks “solves” the border. It doesn’t. Checks are rarely the problem. They are a small part of work and costs for traders.
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Typical mistake – thinking that removing checks “solves” the border. It doesn’t. Checks are rarely the problem. They are a small part of work and costs for traders.
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2⃣ Not removing checks just shifting them to a different time / place
The need for checks and verification stays. Especially when proposals suggest making non-compliance a criminal offence – that requires enforcement, which requires checks.
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The need for checks and verification stays. Especially when proposals suggest making non-compliance a criminal offence – that requires enforcement, which requires checks.
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3⃣ Placing an additional burden on traders
Because of the 👆 two all of these proposals mean additional burden (work, time, cost) for traders.
You’re not “solving” the border by making it much more difficult and time-consuming for companies to trade across it.
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Because of the 👆 two all of these proposals mean additional burden (work, time, cost) for traders.
You’re not “solving” the border by making it much more difficult and time-consuming for companies to trade across it.
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It's not the proposed tech solutions that are the issue.
It's not the drones or blockchain that make these proposals unworkable.
It's these 3⃣👆
It's the fact that they don't actually solve anything.
5/5
It's not the drones or blockchain that make these proposals unworkable.
It's these 3⃣👆
It's the fact that they don't actually solve anything.
5/5
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