Interpol Red Notice Removal
An Interpol Red Notice is the most well-known and serious international alert, obliging member countries (including Georgia) to arrest the wanted person with a view to extradition. A Red Notice restricts freedom of movement, freezes financial assets, and destroys reputation. Despite Interpol''s strict rules, countries often misuse this mechanism for political, military, or discriminatory purposes, violating the Interpol Constitution. Removing a Red Notice is a complex legal process handled in Lyon (France) by the Commission for the Control of Interpol''s Files (CCF). Success requires proving that the alert contravenes the Universal Declaration of Human Rights or Interpol''s principles of neutrality.
What Does This Service Cover?
Lawyers listed on Legal.ge offer comprehensive services:
- Access Request: Officially requesting access to the individual''s file from Interpol to determine the exact basis of the alert.
- Drafting the Complaint: Creating a complex legal submission to the CCF detailing violations (e.g., political motivation, lack of fair trial).
- Political Context Analysis: Using expert reports to prove the case is politically motivated.
- Interim Blocking: Requesting the temporary suspension of the Red Notice while the complaint is being reviewed.
Common Scenarios and Real-World Situations
Red Notices can be removed in these cases:
The first scenario is "Political Refugee." A former politician persecuted by a new government. Interpol forbids Red Notices for political cases (Article 3).
The second scenario is "Civil Dispute." A business dispute artificially qualified as "fraud" to initiate criminal proceedings.
The third case is "Refugee Status." The person has been granted refugee status in another country regarding the requesting state. Under Interpol rules, refugee status triggers the removal of the Red Notice.
Georgian Legal Framework
Regulations:
- Interpol Rules on the Processing of Data (RPD): Standards a Red Notice must meet.
- Refugee Convention: Protection mechanism for wanted persons.
Service Process Step-by-Step
- Consultation: Assessing case prospects.
- Request: Accessing Interpol files.
- Argumentation: Submitting the complaint to the CCF.
- Decision: Cancellation of the Red Notice and data deletion.
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