Article 3 of INTERPOL’s Constitution strictly prohibits the organization from engaging in military, political, religious, or racial matters. This neutrality principle renders military-related cases particularly sensitive and often complex. While this neutrality principle excludes purely military offences, the classification of a crime as "military" is not always clear-cut. The context is critical: if the offence …
There’s a lot of confusion, both in the media and among legal practitioners, about what an INTERPOL Red Notice actually is. People often think it’s an automatic trigger for arrest or that it guarantees extradition. But the truth is much more complicated. Today, I address the five most frequently asked questions by clients regarding Red …
INTERPOL’s Red Notice is often treated as the gold standard of INTERPOL's alerts. Yet behind the red banner lies a broader, more nuanced system of international notices and diffusions that deserves far more legal scrutiny than it currently receives. With over 10,000 Red Notices issued annually, this mechanism has become INTERPOL’s flagship tool. But it …
INTERPOL’s Stolen and Lost Travel Documents (SLTD) database is a searchable repository of information, most often related to criminals or terrorists, who attempt to cross borders using fraudulent, lost, or stolen travel documents. 1. Scope and Content The SLTD database holds detailed records of travel and identity documents that have been: As of now, the …
One of the most common misconceptions I encounter from clients is the belief that an INTERPOL challenge can be endlessly appealed, much like proceedings before national courts. The reality is very different. The Requests Chamber of the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF) issues final and binding decisions within the Organisation. There is …
