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INTERPOL Red Notices: What You Need to Know
Overview of INTERPOL Red Notices
The International Criminal Police Organisation, commonly known as INTERPOL, facilitates international cooperation among police forces through a shared database and communication network. One of the primary tools used by INTERPOL is the Red Notice, an electronic alert that notifies police across the globe that a specific individual is wanted for arrest in another country.
A Red Notice typically requests the detention or restriction of movement of the individual, often as a precursor to extradition proceedings.
How is a Red Notice Initiated?
A Red Notice is usually initiated by a country’s National Central Bureau (NCB), which serves as the primary liaison between that country’s law enforcement and INTERPOL. For a Red Notice to be issued, the requesting country must first have an authorized arrest warrant in accordance with its national laws.
Key information included in a Red Notice consists of:
- Personal Identification: Details such as the individual’s name, date of birth, and nationality.
- Criminal Allegations: Information regarding the alleged crime for which the person is being sought.
INTERPOL issues a Red Notice only after specific criteria, as detailed in its Rules on the Processing of Data (2012), are met.
Misuse of Red Notices
Although Red Notices are essential tools for tackling serious crime and terrorism, they can sometimes be misused. Common abuses include:
- Political Exploitation: Targeting political dissidents or exiled activists with Red Notices.
- Corrupt Practices: Issuing Red Notices for personal vendettas or corporate disputes.
- Malicious Intent: Issuing a Red Notice without any genuine intention of seeking extradition, merely to harass the individual.
Such abuses can provide grounds to challenge and request the removal of a Red Notice.
Steps to Challenge a Red Notice
There are several strategies to challenge and remove a Red Notice:
- Request Withdrawal by the Issuing Country: Petition the country that issued the Red Notice to retract the information provided to INTERPOL.
- Seek Removal by Local Authorities: Request that the authorities in the country where the individual resides delete the data associated with the Red Notice.
- File an Appeal with INTERPOL’s Control Commission: Submit a formal request to the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files, seeking the deletion of the Red Notice.
It is crucial to seek legal advice before pursuing any of these options to ensure the best possible outcome.
Other Notices Issued by INTERPOL
In addition to Red Notices, INTERPOL issues various other notices for different purposes:
- Blue Notice: To locate or identify a person of interest in a criminal investigation.
- Green Notice: To issue warnings about individuals with a history of criminal activity who may pose a threat to public safety.
- Yellow Notice: To assist in locating missing persons or identifying individuals who cannot identify themselves.
- Black Notice: To gather information about unidentified deceased persons.
- Orange Notice: To warn about potential threats from specific events, individuals, or objects.
- Purple Notice: To share information on criminal techniques, methods, or hiding places.
- UN Security Council Special Notice: To inform member countries about individuals or entities subject to United Nations sanctions.
- Diffusions: Similar to Notices but sent directly by a member country to specific other countries, recorded in INTERPOL’s police databases.
The primary function of a Red Notice, however, remains the identification and detention of a person with the intent of extradition.
Common Questions About Red Notices
01 Is a Red Notice an International Arrest Warrant?
No, a Red Notice is not an international arrest warrant. It functions as an alert indicating that a person is wanted for arrest in a specific country.
02 How Does INTERPOL Function in Australia?
Australia’s INTERPOL contact point, the National Central Bureau (NCB), is based within the Australian Federal Police in Canberra.
03 Can Australian Police Arrest Someone Based on a Red Notice?
Australian police do not have the authority to arrest someone solely based on a Red Notice. Arrests must be made for offences under Australian law, and formal extradition processes must be followed.
How Garde Wilson Lawyers Can Assist You
Garde Wilson Lawyers is highly experienced in handling cases involving INTERPOL Red Notices and related issues. Whether you are dealing with the consequences of a Red Notice or seeking to challenge its validity, our team is equipped to provide the expert legal support you need.
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