As a Cypriot lawyer specialising in INTERPOL and cross-border criminal law, I am frequently asked whether extradition is possible from the occupied area of Cyprus, commonly referred to as “Northern Cyprus” or the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). The answer is clear and strictly legal: no. The so-called TRNC is recognised only by …
Parental Child Abduction International Parental Child Abduction (IPCA) represents one of the most challenging areas of cross-border family law. When a child is wrongfully removed to or retained in another jurisdiction without the other parent's consent, and informal or diplomatic efforts fail, the situation becomes legally complex and difficult to resolve. The paramount consideration must …
As of 12 September 2025, the short answer remains No. An individual cannot sue INTERPOL for harm caused by the publication or circulation of a Red Notice. Despite the increasing number of people claiming that politically motivated or abusive notices have targeted them, INTERPOL is immune from legal proceedings before domestic courts. The most recent …
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) carries a unique mandate under Chapter VII of the UN Charter: the preservation of international peace and security. When military action is not appropriate, Article 41 empowers the Council to impose non-military sanctions, including asset freezes, arms embargoes, and travel bans. However, these measures only have real impact when …
Among INTERPOL’s colour-coded notices, the Blue Notice has traditionally remained overshadowed by the better-known Red Notice. However, recent statistics show that the Blue Notice is rapidly becoming one of the fastest-expanding tools in international police cooperation. From 2014 to 2024, Blue Notices issued nearly doubled, from 2,167 to 4,078. This sharp rise signals a significant …
Before an INTERPOL Notice or Diffusion is published, it goes through a careful review to make sure it follows the rules, stays neutral and respects human rights. The process starts when a country sends a request through its National Central Bureau. The Notices and Diffusions Task Force (NDTF) then checks the request. First, it looks …
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. …
As a Cypriot lawyer specialising in INTERPOL and cross-border criminal law, I am frequently asked whether extradition is possible from the occupied area of Cyprus, commonly referred to as “Northern Cyprus” or the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). The answer is clear and strictly legal: no. The so-called TRNC is recognised only by …
Parental Child Abduction International Parental Child Abduction (IPCA) represents one of the most challenging areas of cross-border family law. When a child is wrongfully removed to or retained in another jurisdiction without the other parent's consent, and informal or diplomatic efforts fail, the situation becomes legally complex and difficult to resolve. The paramount consideration must …
As of 12 September 2025, the short answer remains No. An individual cannot sue INTERPOL for harm caused by the publication or circulation of a Red Notice. Despite the increasing number of people claiming that politically motivated or abusive notices have targeted them, INTERPOL is immune from legal proceedings before domestic courts. The most recent …
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) carries a unique mandate under Chapter VII of the UN Charter: the preservation of international peace and security. When military action is not appropriate, Article 41 empowers the Council to impose non-military sanctions, including asset freezes, arms embargoes, and travel bans. However, these measures only have real impact when …
Among INTERPOL’s colour-coded notices, the Blue Notice has traditionally remained overshadowed by the better-known Red Notice. However, recent statistics show that the Blue Notice is rapidly becoming one of the fastest-expanding tools in international police cooperation. From 2014 to 2024, Blue Notices issued nearly doubled, from 2,167 to 4,078. This sharp rise signals a significant …
Before an INTERPOL Notice or Diffusion is published, it goes through a careful review to make sure it follows the rules, stays neutral and respects human rights. The process starts when a country sends a request through its National Central Bureau. The Notices and Diffusions Task Force (NDTF) then checks the request. First, it looks …
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: …
