An Interpol Attorney's Perspective on Red Notices, International Extradition and Related Matters
As some unfortunate souls have discovered, iNTERPOL sometimes publishes information that is simply wrong. Due to the “honor system” it uses to allow member countries to request Red Notices, there are instances where INTERPOL issues a Red Notice containing erroneous information, which can happen in one of several ways:
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Still on the topic of INTERPOL’s ability and need for improvement of its information processing methods and internal accountability, today’s post addresses INTERPOL’s own discussions of those issues.
While there are certainly many valid points to be made regarding the frustrating experience that many have while dealing with INTERPOL, there is also evidence that INTERPOL…
How could INTERPOL shield itself from being used as a political weapon against a corrupt country’s own people? In the last post, I referenced an article by CNN writer Libby Lewis entitled, “Are some countries abusing Interpol?” In the article, Lewis raises numerous questions, one of which is whether a more in-depth review process…
In a continuation of the issue of INTERPOL’s seemingly blind trust in the representations of its member countries, today’s post concerns the application process of member countries requesting Red Notices from INTERPOL. And this just in . . . an article by Libby Lewis, sponsored by the International Consortium for Investigative Journalists, wherein the…
Earlier this month, I wrote here about INTERPOL’s role and the fact that INTERPOL is not concerned with guilt or innocence. Instead, INTERPOL is concerned with assisting member countries with the return of fugitives to the proper authorities so that the rule of law may be carried out properly. This is still true, but a…
In the last post, I addressed the issue of ownership of INTERPOL’s files. A question that is at least as significant to attorneys with clients who have Red Notices issued against them is, who may access that information?
Wanted persons sometimes seek access to that information for a variety of reasons. Very often, they seek…
It is a given that a certain level of trust, even if for limited purposes, must exist between INTERPOL and its member countries. Member countries send requests for Red Notices to INTERPOL in hopes of obtaining Red Notices against wanted persons. The requests then become part of INTERPOL’s files.
With 188 member countries, there…
I’m still thinking about the topic of the last post: FIFA’s historic donation to INTERPOL. The donation is meant to be used to prevent future crimes by training players, officials, and fans about the dangers of illegal betting and match-fixing. It is not for the purpose of investigation of the crimes themselves.
Does this…
Still on the subject of the Venezuela/INTERPOL brouhaha over INTERPOL’s refusal to issue certain Venezuelan Red Notice requests, today’s post addresses one of INTERPOL’s suggested remedies for the ongoing dispute. Recall that the Venezuelan government is none too happy about INTERPOL denying many of its Red Notice requests for wanted banking officials.
As referenced in…
In a continuation of the discussion of the current Venezuelan Red Notice situation, I thought it interesting to consider INTERPOL’S public explanation of two matters: first, the historic visit by Ronald K. Noble, INTERPOL’s Secretary General, to Venezuela early this month, and second, the possible reasons for INTERPOL’s denial of Venezuela’s Red Notice requests.
Why the…
