A Red Notice can be lifted in three ways: suspension/withdrawal, cancellation, and deletion. Particularly: 1. Suspension (Temporary) or Withdrawal of a Red Notice Under Article 81 of INTERPOL’s Rules on the Processing of Data (RPD), a National Central Bureau (NCB) or authorised international entity may suspend a Red Notice for up to six months by …
Contrary to popular belief, INTERPOL’s General Secretariat does not issue Red Notices on its own initiative. Each of INTERPOL’s 196 member states operates a National Central Bureau (NCB), which serves as the gateway between national law enforcement authorities, INTERPOL’s General Secretariat, and their international counterparts. These communications occur via INTERPOL’s secure global police network, I-24/7. …
The existence of a Red Notice does not imply that the individual concerned is guilty. It must not be treated as evidence of guilt, in line with the Presumption of Innocence protected under Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights. Individuals subject to Red Notices generally fall into one of the following categories: …
Yes or No? As of today, 12 September 2025, the simple answer is “No” - one cannot sue INTERPOL for the harm occasioned by a Red Notice. Notwithstanding the growing number of individuals who assert that they have been subjected to politically motivated or abusive notices, INTERPOL is not amenable to proceedings before domestic courts. …
Asylum seekers flee persecution, violence, and human rights violations. To prevent criminals and terrorists from exploiting refugee status, INTERPOL’s 2017 Resolution No. 9 ensures - at least theoretically - that law enforcement cooperation does not compromise legitimate refugee protections. In practice, however, many countries manipulate INTERPOL’s system to undermine these safeguards, turning the asylum process …
As a specialised legal body within the International Criminal Police Organization, the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF) plays an essential yet often misunderstood role. Unlike judicial entities, the CCF is not an appellate body but a regulatory one, tasked with ensuring that INTERPOL's data processing meets stringent internal standards. First, the CCF’s …
