Charlie Magri is a French lawyer admitted to the Marseille Bar, with extensive experience in the application of INTERPOL’s rules and international police cooperation. Before founding Otherside, he worked for six years as a Legal Officer at the Secretariat to the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF) — the independent body responsible for reviewing requests concerning data recorded in INTERPOL’s files.
His practice combines first-hand institutional experience with a detailed understanding of INTERPOL’s framework and case law. As an INTERPOL lawyer, Charlie Magri advises and represents clients before the CCF in cases involving Red Notice removal, data access, and deletion requests.
From CCF Legal Officer to INTERPOL Lawyer
From 2017 to 2023, Charlie Magri served as a Legal Officer at the Secretariat to the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files. Within the CCF, he handled, among other matters, requests for deletion of personal data from INTERPOL’s files. His work involved a detailed examination of each request and the drafting and presentation of written materials to the Commission, which relied on these materials in its deliberations and decisions.
This experience provided unique insight into INTERPOL’s internal procedures and the interpretation of its rules, forming the foundation of his expertise in challenging Red Notices and diffusions. His familiarity with the CCF’s jurisprudence and working methods enables him to represent clients with precision and procedural accuracy before the Commission.
Of Counsel – Grossman, Young & Hammond
In addition to his work at Otherside, Charlie Magri serves as Of Counsel to Grossman, Young & Hammond (GYH), a leading U.S. law firm based in Washington, D.C., internationally recognized for its expertise in immigration, international protection, and human rights law.
Through this collaboration, Charlie contributes his specialized knowledge of INTERPOL procedures and CCF practice, strengthening GYH’s capacity to assist clients facing complex INTERPOL-related challenges. His insight into INTERPOL’s framework and decision-making processes enhances the firm’s ability to provide precise, strategic representation in cross-border cases.
Professional Membership
Charlie Magri is a member of the European Criminal Bar Association (ECBA) and the International Bar Association (IBA).
He contributes to discussions on international police cooperation, human rights safeguards, and the reform of INTERPOL’s data-processing mechanisms.
In the Press
In the Press
In the Press
In the Press
In the press: selected media coverage of Otherside and Charlie Magri’s work on INTERPOL notices and CCF proceedings.
Charlie Magri Quoted in Newsweek on INTERPOL’s Hong Kong General Assembly
Charlie Magri Quoted in Newsweek on INTERPOL’s Hong Kong General Assembly
Charlie Magri Quoted in Newsweek on INTERPOL’s Hong Kong General Assembly
Charlie Magri Featured in Documentary Red Notices: The Hidden Face of INTERPOL
Charlie Magri Featured in Documentary Red Notices: The Hidden Face of INTERPOL
Charlie Magri Featured in Documentary Red Notices: The Hidden Face of INTERPOL
Charlie Magri Featured in BBC Eye Investigations Documentary on INTERPOL Misuse
Charlie Magri Featured in BBC Eye Investigations Documentary on INTERPOL Misuse
Charlie Magri Featured in BBC Eye Investigations Documentary on INTERPOL Misuse
Academic Publications
Academic and professional publications by Charlie Magri on INTERPOL and the CCF.
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