Today, international human rights lawyers and experts published an open letter on behalf of The Arrested Lawyers Initiative to INTERPOL’s Secretary General, Jürgen Stock. The lawyers and experts call on INTERPOL to take actions to comply with its human rights obligations and protect individuals against abuse by Turkey of INTERPOL’s Stolen and Lost Travel
William Browder
INTERPOL’s review of William Browder’s case
It would seem to all observers of the William Browder case that INTERPOL’s most recent consideration of Russia’s request to issue a Red Notice against Mr. Browder would result in a swift denial, that has not happened.
Instead, INTERPOL is taking its time in issuing a decision on the matter, and has not issued any…
INTERPOL on Russia’s William Browder Request: No change
By Michelle Estlund on
As was discussed here last Thursday, Russian officials publicly reported that INTERPOL was considering Russia’s third request to provide assistance in locating and apprehending William Browder.
INTERPOL has twice rejected Russia’s requests based on the political nature of the case, and it now appears that the third time will not be a charm…
Russia requests that INTERPOL issue a Red Notice for William Browder again
Russia’s preoccupation with obtaining a Red Notice against William Browder continues. I first addressed this issue here. For those who haven’t followed the case, William Browder is the chief executive officer and co-founder of the investment fund Hermitage Capital Management, and a noted critic of Vladimir Putin. When his attorney, Sergei Magnitsky, allegedly uncovered…
INTERPOL’s latest decision on William Browder- no Red Notice
The issue of Russia’s request for INTERPOL’s help in locating William Browder was previously covered here. Mr. Browder sought the removal of his data from INTERPOL’s files, and his request was granted. Since that time, Russia’s interest in Mr. Browder has continued, and earlier this week, Russia requested a Red Notice in Mr. Browder’s…
INTERPOL’s decision to remove William Browder’s data from its files- what’s usual about it, and what’s not
Last week, INTERPOL immediately announced its decision to remove investment banker William Browder from its databases, thereby denying Russia’s request to keep Browder’s information in circulation between its 190 member countries. The background between Mr. Browder and Russian officials is found here, in an article by David M. Herszenhorn.
INTERPOL’s press statement regarding the…