International Human Rights Advisors are recognised experts in advising individuals, organisations and governments on matters involving Interpol Red Notices and Diffusions. We provide specialist legal assistance to those who are subject to, or at risk of, an Interpol Red Notice, including advice on challenging the lawfulness of notices and seeking the removal of personal data from Interpol’s systems.
We bring a deep understanding of international criminal law, extradition, sanctions and human rights law to Interpol-related matters. Our approach is grounded in detailed legal analysis, strategic judgment and practical experience across multiple jurisdictions. We regularly advise on complex cases involving parallel proceedings, politically sensitive allegations and cross-border enforcement risks.
Our work in this area involves advising on the legal basis for Red Notices, assessing compliance with Interpol’s Constitution and Rules on the Processing of Data, and preparing submissions to Interpol’s Commission for the Control of Interpol’s Files. We assist clients at all stages of the process, from early risk assessment and preventive advice to formal challenges seeking the correction or deletion of data.
An Interpol Red Notice is not an arrest warrant, but it can have serious consequences. Individuals subject to a Red Notice may face arrest, detention, travel restrictions, reputational harm and significant professional and personal disruption. In many cases, Red Notices are issued in circumstances that raise serious concerns under international law, including misuse for political purposes or in breach of Interpol’s own rules.
Where appropriate, we work alongside trusted local counsel and international partners to ensure coordinated legal strategies and effective protection of our clients’ rights.
