Temporary Blocking of Red Notice

Our Services: Temporary Blocking of INTERPOL Red Notices

When a Red Notice creates an immediate risk (detention, arrest, imminent extradition), the CCF may order temporary blocking under Article 37.

Blocking suspends access to the data and limits INTERPOL police cooperation while the CCF reviews the case.

We prepare and file urgent requests designed to meet the CCF’s strict urgency and evidence requirements.

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Legal Basis and Purpose of Temporary Blocking

Temporary blocking is an exceptional provisional measure available under Article 37 of the CCF Statute. It is intended to prevent irreparable harm while a deletion (or related) request is examined.

In practice, a blocking decision limits the practical effects of the Red Notice by restricting circulation and access to the data during the review.

Temporary blocking of Red Notice before the CCF

When Provisional Measures May Be Granted

The CCF may order temporary blocking where a Red Notice creates an immediate risk and continued circulation could cause irreparable harm. Provisional measures are typically sought in the following situations:

Imminent Extradition

If extradition action is underway and the Red Notice is being relied on, we seek temporary blocking to prevent enforcement before the CCF has reviewed compliance.

Detention or Arrest Based on INTERPOL Data

If an individual is detained or subject to arrest because of information in the INTERPOL Information System, the CCF may grant provisional measures to block access to that data.

Refugee or Protective Status

When an applicant has been granted refugee status or another form of international protection, the continued circulation of a Red Notice may conflict with international law and INTERPOL’s own rules. The CCF may block the data temporarily to avoid breaches of the principle of non-refoulement and to protect the individual’s rights.

Our Approach

Proceedings for the temporary blocking of a Red Notice require precision, urgency, and familiarity with the internal procedure of the CCF.

At Otherside, we prepare and present emergency requests in accordance with Article 37 of the CCF Statute, ensuring that all conditions for provisional measures are met.

Urgency and strategy

We begin by determining the circumstances that justify a provisional measure—such as imminent extradition, detention, or the existence of refugee status. This step ensures that the request meets the CCF’s strict admissibility and urgency criteria.

Preparation of the Application

We compile the key documents the CCF can act on quickly (court decisions, detention records, extradition filings, protection decisions, travel incidents) with a clean timeline and exhibits.

Filing and follow-up

We file directly with the CCF and manage all correspondence to keep the request moving and to protect the client’s position pending the CCF’s decision.

Why Choose Otherside

Exclusive CCF focus

We act only in CCF proceedings, including access, deletion, revision, and Article 37 urgent measures.

Experience with emergency procedures

We understand how the CCF evaluates emergency submissions under Article 37 and what documentation demonstrates genuine urgency. Our familiarity with the Commission’s internal handling of provisional measures allows us to anticipate procedural requirements and avoid delays.

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Continuity of Representation

If blocking is granted, we stay on the case through the underlying deletion procedure so the strategy remains consistent.

Contact Us

If a Red Notice is causing immediate consequences (detention, imminent extradition) temporary blocking under Article 37 may be available. Contact us for a confidential assessment of urgency, evidence, and next steps before the CCF.

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You may also wish to consult

• INTERPOL data access requests

• INTERPOL Red Notice Removal

• Preemptive requests before INTERPOL

• Applications for revision under Article 42