Denmark votes for defence bill giving US access to its airbases

New agreement would see cities such as Karup and Skrydstrup fall under US jurisdiction

Denmark has voted overwhelmingly in favour of a new defence agreement giving the US sweeping powers on Danish soil, including unhindered access" to its airbases.

The deal, which has been strongly criticised by politicians and human rights experts, means US soldiers in Denmark will remain under US jurisdiction. It gives US soldiers access to Danish airbases in three Danish cities - Karup, Skrydstrup and Aalborg - and grants American soldiers and military police powers over Danish civilians at these locations and outside them.