A primary concern for clients who seek to remove Red Notices from INTERPOL’s databases is what happens after they succeed in their efforts. There are many purposes for seeking the removal of a Red Notice, but a main focus for most clients is to be able to travel more easily and without the concern that
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INTERPOL and Red Notice removal requests – what happens when you win?
One of the most frequent concerns cited by our Red Notice clients is what could happen even if they succeed in their efforts to remove a Red Notice. Most people who challenge Red Notices do so because they have tried to resolve the matter at the country of origin and failed, or because the country…
Request to INTERPOL’s 81st General Assembly: More Resources, Please!
By Michelle Estlund on
Not too far in the future, INTERPOL’s General Assembly will gather in Rome for its annual meeting. The General Assembly is charged with making decisions about how the organization will be run in the coming year, and considers everything from general policy matters to resources to electing the members of the Executive Committee. From November…
Political Asylum Claims vs. Claims of Politically Motivated Red Notices
If a Red Notice subject applies for and is granted political asylum in a given country, does that necessarily mean that his claim to INTERPOL of politically motivated criminal charges will be successful?
And if a Red Notice subject’s claim to INTERPOL that his Red Notice is based on a politically motivated criminal charge succeeds…
For Lawyers: With INTERPOL, There’s Nothing Like the First Time
By Michelle Estlund on
Posted in Red Notice Challenges
When challenging a Red Notice, a lawyer has to be cognizant of many issues, not the least of which is the client’s personal timetable. But the lawyer must ensure that the client’s need for speed does not overcome the more critical element of a complete and persuasive first submission for relief to INTERPOL.
In my…
Un-ringing the Bell, Part 1: What Leads to INTERPOL Circulating Erroneous Information?
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:
- The underlying charge is completely fabricated
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Elaboration on the Innocent Red Notice Client
By Michelle Estlund on
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…
If I Were a Betting Man . . . I’d Watch Out for INTERPOL: What Lawyers Need to Know
By Michelle Estlund on
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…