A reader sent in this message: “I have a red notice of Interpol but I didn’t commit any crime… I am trying to find any information possible or anybody who can help me… I already wrote to the CCF, but as you may know… it is pointless…” Actually, I am happy to report that this reader is incorrect. The CCF routinely evaluates requests to remove Red Notices. More frequently than one might think, the CCF…

Warning: cynics should skip this post. It is an unabashed professional letter of admiration. In my many years as a criminal defense attorney, I have encountered a few inspiring advocates who are wholly dedicated to their craft and their clients; this post is about some of them.  The world of INTERPOL is rather small. While the reach of the organization is global, the number of people who work with and are affected by INTERPOL is…

Uganda’s acting director of its national liaison agency with INTERPOL has reportedly stated that the Ugandan authority charged with providing INTERPOL with accurate information is not complying with that obligation. Moreover, Mr.  Benson Oyo-Nyeko has requested that citizens themselves take responsibility for correcting the government’s inaction. New Vision, a leading Ugandan news source, reported Mr. Nyeko’s request that individuals come forth to prove that their charges have been resolved in order for Uganda’s National…

Today’s post is by guest author James Kennedy* The privacy rights of individuals can be a tricky business, especially when it comes to companies that land themselves in hot water when they inadvertently violate an individual’s privacy rights. But what happens in the case of an international police force, such as INTERPOL? Do the privacy rights remain the same for individuals charged with crimes? Must INTERPOL play the by the guidelines of privacy rights set…

This is the second in a series of posts by guest author Lisa Ould Aklouche* A very common concern among this firm’s clients is how long it will take for INTERPOL to issue a Red Notice and circulate it among INTERPOL’s member countries around the globe. It can be frustrating for potential Red Notice subjects to learn that the  answer depends in large part on the efficiency and motivation of the requesting country. The procedure of…

This is the third in a series of posts by guest author Lisa Ould Aklouche* A reader recently posed the following question: “Is it a prerequisite for a Red notice that the notice pertains to a criminal offense in the issuing country?” The simple answer is yes. What is more,  in general, Red Notices may be published only if the offense concerned is a serious ordinary-law crime. In addition, if the person is sought for…

This is the second in a series of posts by guest author Lisa Ould Aklouche* Following the previous post about China’s violation of its obligations to INTERPOL regarding due process rights and INTERPOL’s lackluster response to those violations, the question of what INTERPOL can do about it bears consideration. First,  INTERPOL could exercise pressure on those member countries to commit to their due process rights of individuals obligations by changing its approach to Red Notice…