INTERPOL Blog

Understanding INTERPOL’s Evolving Jurisprudence: Key Insights & Takeaways from the Most Recent CCF Decisions

The Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (“CCF” or the “Commission”) recently published five decision excerpts. Though they are heavily redacted, the decisions offer much needed and valuable insight into the Commission’s approach to resolving a range of critical issues in INTERPOL cases, including due process, misuse of INTERPOL’s channels, family-related cases, and the handling of stolen vehicles.

Understanding the Role of INTERPOL in International Child Abduction

When it comes to international child abduction, understanding the role of INTERPOL is crucial for both lawyers and clients. Partner Sandra Grossman and Interpol expert Charlie Magri discuss the interplay between Interpol and the U.S. immigration system in this dynamic webinar, moderated by family law attorney Melissa Kucinski.

The Importance of Pre-emptive Submissions to INTERPOL to International Protection Strategies

The best way to protect a client from harassment through INTERPOL is to prevent harassment before it materializes. That is the objective of a pre-emptive submission to INTERPOL. The advantages of these submissions for politically exposed persons are under-appreciated and can present a critical opportunity to shift legal strategy from defense to offense.

Will INTERPOL Reject Abusive Russian Requests Targeting Gary Kasparov?

A Russian court issued an arrest warrant for Gary Kasparov, former world chess champion and a co-founder of the Free Russia Forum, on a charge of creating and leading a “terrorist” group. The court charged a number of other exiled Russian activists on the same basis. Kasparov asks INTERPOL: “Are you still accepting Red Notices from Russia, and helping a police state persecute exiled dissidents?”

Grossman Speaking at Yale about Interpol Abuse

Partner Sandra Grossman and Dr. Ted R. Bromund are speaking at Yale University’s Jackson School of Global Affairs on the topic of “Fighting INTERPOL Abuse – How to Make a Career, and a Difference, by Understanding International Organizations.”

Assessing the 2023 Annual Meeting of Interpol’s General Assembly

INTERPOL rejected a Red Notice request from India for Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, founder of the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) organization, citing a lack of evidence and potential abuse of India’s Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).

ICE Issues Welcome Guidance on Use of Red Notices by Law Enforcement

INTERPOL rejected a Red Notice request from India for Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, founder of the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) organization, citing a lack of evidence and potential abuse of India’s Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).

Priorities of Interpol’s General Assembly – Panel

INTERPOL rejected a Red Notice request from India for Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, founder of the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) organization, citing a lack of evidence and potential abuse of India’s Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).

Interpol Reject India’s Red Notice Request for Gurpatwant Singh Pannun

INTERPOL rejected a Red Notice request from India for Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, founder of the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) organization, citing a lack of evidence and potential abuse of India’s Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).