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June 7, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Interpol Between the Effectiveness of Police Cooperation and the Protection of Human Rights

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THThe Hague

Key Points

  • This article explores the balance between police cooperation through INTERPOL and the protection of human rights.
  • Analyzed the legal framework surrounding INTERPOL and its Red Notice system.
  • Critically assessed the implications of human rights within the practical operations of INTERPOL.
  • Evaluated the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL's Files (CCF) regarding mechanisms for individual redress.
  • Identified a normative gap between INTERPOL's stated human rights safeguards and their implementation by member states.
  • Found that documented cases of abuse and politicization challenge the effectiveness of the Red Notice system.
  • Proposed legal and institutional reforms to enhance accountability and preserve the efficacy of INTERPOL's operations.

Abstract

This article examines the legal framework governing the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), with particular emphasis on the Red Notice system as one of the foremost instruments of international police cooperation. The study critically interrogates the implications of human rights arising from the practical operation of this mechanism, situating its analysis within the evolving jurisprudence of international human rights law, the constitutional architecture of INTERPOL, and the institutional reforms undertaken by the organization over the past decade. The study adopts a balanced legal-analytical methodology that acknowledges INTERPOL's indispensable institutional role in combating transnational crime, while rigorously examining the normative gap between the organization's stated safeguards and their practical implementation by member states. It further evaluates the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL's Files (CCF) as a mechanism for individual redress, assessing the adequacy of its reformed mandate considering documented cases of abuse and politicization. The article concludes with a series of concrete legal and institutional reform recommendations aimed at both INTERPOL and its member states, aimed at reinforcing the coherence and accountability of the Red Notice system while preserving its operational effectiveness.

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The Hague (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a250c507def13d035e1c751https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20550755
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