Interpol Red Notices and Diffusions: Powerful - And Dangerous - Tools of Global Law Enforcement
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© Denys Prokofyev | Dreamstime where in a member country. While Red Notices and Interpol Red Notices and Diffusions can serve a legitimate law enforcement pur- pose, they are susceptible to abuse by regimes that use Diffusions: Powerful — them to oppress political dissenters, as well as by countries that treat civil disputes as criminal matters. And Dangerous — Tools of This article sets out the basic principles of Interpol Red Notices and Diffusions, and addresses the practical questions of how to ascertain whether a client is the sub- Global Law Enforcement ject of a Red Notice or Diffusion, and, if so, how to request its cancellation. I. Interpol a. Interpol Generally With 190 member nations, Interpol is the largest client, who has been under investigation in a for- international law enforcement agency in the world.1 Its A eign country, asks counsel if it is safe to travel inter- nationally, or if there is a risk of arrest and deten- tion even in countries that are not involved in the matter stated mission is “[p]reventing and fighting crime through enhanced cooperation on police matters.”2 It does not employ its own police force.3 Interpol assists national law under investigation. That question implicates a powerful enforcement agencies in combating transnational crime tool of global law enforcement known as a “Red Notice,” and terrorism by providing “targeted training, expert and an even more powerful tool called a “Diffusion.” investigative support, relevant data and secure communi- These devices are issued and circulated by and through cations channels.”4 These tools help local police under- Interpol, the International Criminal Police Organization. stand international trends in criminal activity, and con- A Red Notice, issued by Interpol at the request of a mem- duct multinational investigations and operations.5 ber country, seeks the arrest of an individual in any of Interpol’s 190 member countries. A Diffusion is a unilat- b. Interpol’s Constitution eral notice from an Interpol member country, often Interpol’s Constitution sets out Interpol’s objectives requesting the arrest of an individual. It is disseminated and general structure.6 Articles 2 and 3 are key provisions. through Interpol, but lacks the screening that Interpol’s Article 2 states that Interpol aims “[t]o ensure and promote rules require before a Red Notice is issued. Most common- the widest possible mutual assistance between all criminal ly, Red Notices and Diffusions are enforced at points of police authorities within the limits of the laws existing in entry, although in principle they may be enforced any- the different countries and in the spirit of the Universal B Y J A C Q U E S S E M M E L M A N A N D E M I LY S P E N C E R M U N S O N 28 W W W. N A C D L . O R G THE CHAMPION
Declaration of Human Rights[.]”7 Article advising Interpol on projects that involve color-coded based on their purpose.33 3 sets forth Interpol’s principle of neutral- the processing of personal information; Some notices serve a purely information- ity, stating that “[i]t is strictly forbidden and (3) handling requests for access to al function, such as Orange Notices, for the Organization to undertake any Interpol’s files.22 Red Notices and which “warn of an event, a person, an intervention or activities of a political, Diffusions fall within the CCF’s purview, object or a process representing a serious military, religious or racial character.”8 as they involve the collection and use of and imminent threat to public safety.”34 personal information.23 Green Notices “provide warnings and c. Structure of Interpol Interpol is not subject to national intelligence about persons who have Interpol’s supreme governing body legislation aimed at protecting personal committed criminal offences and are like- is the General Assembly, comprised of privacy, and is generally immune from ly to repeat these crimes in other coun- delegates appointed by each member suit in national courts (including those of tries.”35 Purple Notices provide (and also nation.9 The General Assembly meets the United States).24 Instead, Interpol has seek) information regarding “modi annually to make decisions relating to a set of rules designed to protect individ- operandi, objects, devices and conceal- policy, resources, finances, working ual rights, and the CCF oversees adher- ment methods used by criminals.”36 methods and programs.10 Interpol’s ence to those rules.25 Yellow Notices “help locate missing per- Executive Committee oversees the imple- NCBs are responsible for ensuring sons or … identify persons who are mentation of decisions made by the that any information they provide to unable to identify themselves.”37 General Assembly.11 The Executive Interpol’s databases is accurate, relevant The remaining varieties of notices Committee is composed of the President, and up to date, and that its processing request information or action from the INTERPOL RED NOTICES AND DIFFUSIONS three Vice Presidents and nine Delegates, conforms with the Organization’s network of police forces connected by each from a different member country.12 Constitution, the NCBs’ respective Interpol.38 Blue Notices are issued to “col- The day-to-day operations of Interpol national laws, and international treaties.26 lect additional information about a per- are carried out by the General Additionally, the General Secretariat son’s identity, location or activities in Secretariat, which is headquartered in oversees the NCBs to confirm compliance relation to a crime,” while Black Notices Lyon, France, and which operates 24 with Interpol’s rules and Constitution.27 request “information on unidentified hours a day, 365 days a year.13 The The CCF serves as an additional level of bodies.”39 Red Notices “seek the location Secretariat also has seven regional offices, compliance oversight, monitoring the and arrest of wanted persons with a view and maintains liaison offices at the General Secretariat’s actions and han- to extradition or similar lawful action.”40 United Nations in New York and the dling requests from individuals who seek Yellow, Green, Blue and Red Notices European Union in Brussels.14 Former access to the information in Interpol’s are submitted through Interpol’s I-Link U.S. Treasury Department official databases or who challenge the use or system, a data exchange platform that Ronald K. Noble, the current Secretary accuracy of that information.28 enables NCBs to record and access police General, is charged with running the information contained in I-24/7, General Secretariat.15 f. Collection and Use of Interpol’s secure global police network.41 Personal Information d. National Central Bureaus Interpol has two sets of rules with b. Red Notices and Each member nation of Interpol respect to obtaining and using personal Diffusions Generally maintains a National Central Bureau information. The goal of the Rules on the Sometimes characterized as an inter- (NCB) that acts as a liaison between the Processing of Data (RPD) is to “exchange national “wanted poster,”42 a Red Notice is nation’s law enforcement agencies and a maximum of information of interest for a demand by the requesting NCB on all Interpol.16 NCBs are the “lifeblood” of the purposes of international police coop- Interpol members to arrest a person Interpol, contributing to its criminal eration,” while maintaining “due obser- wanted for prosecution or to serve a pre- databases, and cooperating in cross-bor- vance of the Organization’s political neu- viously imposed sentence.43 A database der investigations and operations.17 The trality, independence and mandate, and of called Travel Documents Associated With NCB for the United States is “INTERPOL th[e] [members’] respective national leg- Notices (TDAWN) allows agents at bor- Washington,” a joint venture of the islations and international conventions.”29 der points to check passport data against Department of Justice and the The Rules on the Control of Information Interpol Notices.44 If a subject of a Red Department of Homeland Security.18 Any and Access to Interpol’s Files (RCI) estab- Notice is located, the country in which U.S law enforcement agency, from the lish the authority of the CCF, and allow the subject has been located shall imme- Federal Bureau of Investigation to a local individuals access to personal data con- diately notify the requesting NCB and the police department, seeking to interact tained in Interpol’s databases.30 General Secretariat, “subject to limita- with Interpol must do so through tions deriving from national law and INTERPOL Washington.19 II. Red Notices and applicable international treaties,” and shall “take all other measures permitted e. The Commission for the Diffusions under national law and applicable inter- Control of Interpol’s Files a. Notices Generally national treaties, such as provisionally The Commission for the Control of As an international police organiza- arresting the wanted person or monitor- Interpol’s Files (CCF) is an independent tion with a declared vision of “connecting ing or restricting his/her movement.”45 monitoring body within Interpol that police for a safer world,” Interpol’s pri- Due to Fourth Amendment con- oversees Interpol’s activities.20 The CCF is mary role is informational.31 Interpol straints, the United States will not arrest composed of five members, each serving Notices facilitate information-sharing someone solely on the basis of a Red a three-year term.21 The CCF’s primary and cooperation among police forces of Notice or Diffusion,46 although various functions are (1) monitoring compliance member nations.32 Notices are issued by other countries will do so.47 Assuming the with Interpol’s rules governing the collec- Interpol’s General Secretariat at the requesting country is not hostile to the tion and use of personal information; (2) request of a member nation, and are United States, U.S. agents would notify it W W W. 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if a subject of a Red Notice was detected In addition, to support the charged with ensuring that Diffusions entering this country.48 This would allow issuance of a Red Notice, a charge must comply with Interpol’s rules and the requesting country to seek provision- meet a penalty threshold.63 For a Red Constitution.71 Requests for issuance of al arrest with a view to extradition, in Notice that seeks a subject for prosecu- Red Notices that are awaiting approval accordance with U.S. law.49 tion, the charged conduct must be by the General Secretariat are subject in Red Notices may be “public” or “pri- punishable by “a maximum depriva- principle to its oversight, but that over- vate.” Public Red Notices are published on tion of liberty of at least two years or a sight is severely limited by the opera- Interpol’s website. These notices are more serious penalty.”64 Where the Red tion of I-Link. Because NCBs submit accessible to the public under the Notice is for a subject being sought to Diffusions and requests for Red Notices “Wanted Persons” link on the Interpol serve an imposed sentence, that sen- directly through I-Link, they are homepage.50 Private Red Notices are tence must be “at least six months of “recorded instantly into the notices that either have not yet been imprisonment” with “at least six Organization’s central database and approved by the General Secretariat, or months of the sentence remaining to immediately accessible to police around that the requesting nation has asked not be served.”65 the world,”72 without authorization or be made public on the Interpol website.51 The General Secretariat has the review by the General Secretariat. They are circulated among the police authority to issue a Red Notice in the forces of member nations via I-Link.52 absence of these requirements, but only c. Ascertaining Whether a Diffusions are a less formal alert if, “following consultation with the Client is the Subject of a mechanism than Red Notices, but can requesting National Central Bureau or Red Notice or Diffusion INTERPOL RED NOTICES AND DIFFUSIONS serve a similar function: they can “request international entity, it considers that the arrest or location of an individual or publication of the requested red notice i. Public Red Notices additional information in relation to a would be of particular importance to Because public Red Notices are pub- police investigation.”53 Diffusions are pub- international police cooperation.”66 lished on Interpol’s website, they are easi- lished on I-Link by the issuing NCB with- A request for issuance of a Red ly accessible.73 If an individual is subject to out any review by the General Secretariat.54 Notice must contain “sufficient identi- a public Red Notice, there will be an entry Thus, the only entity certifying the accura- fiers” of the subject, which requires at on the “Wanted Persons” list in the indi- cy of a Diffusion, and its compliance with least one of the following: (1) a photo- vidual’s name that includes basic personal Interpol’s Constitution and rules, is the graph and certain additional data (e.g., information and a photograph.74 issuing NCB.55 Notices (including Red alias, parent names, further physical Notices) must be disseminated to the description, DNA profile, or finger- ii. Private Red Notices entire Interpol network,56 while Diffusions prints); or (2) family name, given name, And Diffusions can be selectively distributed to specific gender, and date of birth (at least year of Determining whether an individ- NCBs.57 Otherwise, Diffusions are treated birth), as well as a physical description, ual is the subject of a private Red Notice like Notices — they are included in various DNA profile, fingerprints, or data con- or a Diffusion is not as simple. In cer- databases accessible by local police and tained in identity documents.67 Further, tain circumstances, a cooperative NCB border patrol agencies.58 In 2012, Interpol a Red Notice may only be issued if the might be willing to check I-Link on the issued 8,136 Red Notices and disseminated requesting nation has furnished suffi- individual’s behalf. This might be feasi- 20,130 Diffusions.59 cient factual and legal information per- ble, for example, if the individual has taining to the charges, namely: (1) a been granted asylum somewhere, in i. Requirements for summary of the facts of the case, includ- which case that country’s NCB might Issuance of a Red Notice ing the time and location of the alleged be willing to assist.75 In addition, the The General Secretariat is responsi- criminal activity; (2) the criminal domestic law of certain countries might ble for “checking the compliance of all charges; (3) the laws covering the provide a mechanism for seeking such notice requests” and “ensuring that pub- offense, including, where possible, the information. INTERPOL Washington lished notices continue to comply with wording of the relevant provision; (4) has a procedure for submitting requests the conditions for their publication and the maximum penalty, or (in the case of for records under the Freedom of are regularly assessed by the National a conviction) the sentence imposed and Information Act.76 These requests, how- Central Bureau or international entity the portion of the sentence remaining to ever, only extend to INTERPOL that requested their publication.”60 For be served; and (5) reference to a valid Washington’s records, not to records issuance of a Red Notice, the offense arrest warrant or a judicial decision hav- maintained by Interpol.77 charged must be a “serious ordinary-law ing the same effect, and where possible, a In unusual cases, the lawyer might crime,” and cannot raise “controversial copy of the warrant or decision.68 ask the potential requesting NCB direct- issues relating to behavioural or cultural The General Secretariat must “con- ly. Of course, if the client is not already norms,” or “relat[e] to family/private duct a legal review of all red notices the subject of a Red Notice or Diffusion, matters.”61 These phrases are not defined prior to their publication to ensure com- such an inquiry might trigger an investi- in Interpol’s rules. Offenses “originating pliance with INTERPOL’s Constitution gation of the client, so this approach from a violation of laws or regulations of and Rules.”69 In addition, a Red Notice requires extreme caution. an administrative nature or deriving that no longer meets the required stan- Ordinarily, the best option is to from private disputes” are similarly inad- dards of publication must be canceled by submit a request to the CCF for access equate to support issuance of a Red the General Secretariat.70 to the information contained in Notice “unless the criminal activity is Interpol’s files.78 If counsel already has aimed at facilitating a serious crime or is ii. The RPD’s Limited reason to believe there is an outstand- suspected of being connected to organ- Application to Diffusions ing Red Notice or Diffusion, he or she ized crime.”62 Again, these phrases are not And Red Notice Requests can skip the informational step and defined in the rules. The General Secretariat is not request its cancellation.79 30 W W W. N A C D L . O R G THE CHAMPION
d. Ascertaining Whether a Red Notice or Diffusion Is in Effect, and Seeking Its Cancellation Checklist for Challenging an i. Submitting a CCF Request Article 9 of the RCI provides that Interpol Red Notice or Diffusion v “[a]ny person who so wishes may, freely and free of charge, exercise the right of Ascertain Whether the Client Is the Subject of a Red Notice or Diffusion access to personal information concern- ing him which has been recorded in • Check the “Wanted Persons” list on Interpol’s Interpol’s files.”80 This seemingly broad website for a public Red Notice. “right of access” is actually quite limited.81 • If not listed, request assistance from a Member countries “remain the owners of cooperative NCB (if there is one). information they communicate to • If necessary, submit a request to the CCF for access to INTERPOL and must give permission for information contained in Interpol’s files (see below). its disclosure to requesting parties.”82 Thus, a subject of a Red Notice or • In unusual circumstances, ask the NCB suspected to Diffusion has the right to be informed of have requested a Red Notice or issued a Diffusion INTERPOL RED NOTICES AND DIFFUSIONS to confirm that it has done so. v that fact upon request unless the relevant NCB refuses to allow Interpol to provide Submit a CCF Request the disclosure.83 The Operating Rules of the • Decide whether to ask the CCF to maintain complete Commission for the Control of confidentiality with respect to the request. Interpol’s Files (the Operating Rules) set • Complete the form “Request for Access to Interpol’s forth the procedures the CCF follows in Databases” available on the Interpol website. reviewing an individual request for access.84 Individuals can request access to • Provide the following documentation: information about themselves in — an original letter, in one of Interpol’s four working Interpol’s databases by submitting a languages, signed by the subject of the requested one-page form and supporting docu- information; mentation to the CCF.85 This includes — a copy of an identity document for the subject; and ascertaining whether a Red Notice has been requested or issued, or a Diffusion — if submitted by a representative of the subject, an disseminated.86 Applicants may also ask original power of attorney. to modify or delete information in the • For requests that challenge information in Interpol’s files, provide: files.87 Requests seeking cancellation of a — detailed reasons for the request; and Notice or Diffusion, also called “chal- lenges,” are made using the same form as — supporting documentation. a request for access.88 • For requests concerning a minor, also provide: The CCF reviews each submission to — a copy of an identity document for the adult determine, in the first instance, if the submitting the request; and request is “admissible.”89 A request is admissible if it (1) includes an original, — documents establishing the relationship between the signed letter explaining the purpose of adult submitting the request and the minor. the request; (2) is written in one of the • If confirmation of receipt is not received within one month, organization’s four official languages contact the CCF to ensure the submission arrived. v (English, French, Spanish, or Arabic); (3) comes from the person it concerns, or Seek Cancellation If Notice Was Requested in Error from that person’s duly authorized repre- or Is No Longer Applicable sentative or legal representative; and (4) is • Ask the issuing NCB to seek cancellation. accompanied by a copy of an identity document for the person who is the sub- • If the issuing NCB refuses to seek cancellation, submit ject of the request.90 If the request comes a request for cancellation to the CCF. from a duly authorized representative of • If possible, ask a supportive NCB to report the the subject, it must be accompanied by an matter to the General Secretariat. v original power of attorney authorizing access to the information recorded in If a Client’s Request Is Denied by the CCF, Request Interpol’s files.91 If the request is submit- Re-Examination If Grounds Exist ted by a legal representative, it must • The request for re-examination must be based on a include a statement to that effect.92 newly discovered fact that probably would have led to If the CCF determines the request a different conclusion. is inadmissible, it must inform the applicant and provide the reasons for its decision.93 W W W. N A C D L . O R G M AY 2 0 1 4 31
If the request is admissible, the CCF matters,”98 or that are based on offenses would probably have led to a different will perform a “detailed assessment” of “originating from a violation of laws or conclusion if that fact had been known the request.94 The CCF will evaluate com- regulations of an administrative nature or at the time the request was processed,” pliance with Interpol’s Constitution and deriving from private disputes.”99 the party can apply for re- rules, which mandate, inter alia, respect Confidentiality can be an important examination.109 for “the basic rights of individuals in con- strategic consideration. Interpol repre- Once the CCF has concluded its formity with … the Universal sents that requests by individuals are not assessment, it issues its recommendation Declaration of Human Rights,”95 avoid- recorded in its databases, and are not to the General Secretariat.110 The General ance of “any intervention … of a political, accessible by NCBs.100 While performing Secretariat is not bound by that recom- military, religious or racial character,”96 the assessment, however, the CCF can mendation, but will typically follow it.111 and compliance with international con- solicit additional information from the In the event of a disagreement between ventions and domestic law.97 If the request requesting person and from the relevant the General Secretariat and the CCF, the involves a Red Notice, the CCF will also NCB.101 Interpol assures that the NCB CCF may bring the dispute before the assess compliance with Article 83 of the will not be contacted if the applicant Executive Committee of Interpol.112 RPD, which prohibits the issuance of Red explicitly requests complete confiden- This, however, is highly unusual.113 Notices that raise “controversial issues tiality.102 Likewise, if the CCF is “bound relating to behavioural or cultural to communicate certain items of infor- 1. Required Forms and Documents. norms,” that “relat[e] to family/private mation to the INTERPOL General The CCF provides a one-page form on Secretariat or to the entities concerned, its website for requesting access to and INTERPOL RED NOTICES AND DIFFUSIONS in order to be able to process the deletion of information contained in AFFILIATE NEWS request” it will do so unless explicitly Interpol’s files.114 The form is also used Continued from page 13 forbidden from such communication by for requesting cancellation of a Red the applicant in his or her request.103 Not Notice or Diffusion.115 In addition to the bloodstream must be restricted to surprisingly, such a prohibition “may be basic information about the applicant, psychoactive metabolites in order to detrimental to the requesting party, as it the form requires the applicant to set avoid absurd results. And in a fourth restricts the CCF’s ability to successfully forth the reasons for the request, and to case, State v. Whitman, the court process the request.”104 provide supporting documents.116 appointed AACJ as amicus curiae to In some instances, it will not be a argue the case for the defense bar. For secret that a client has been targeted by a 2. Basis for Relief. A request for more information, contact AACJ’s particular member nation. In such cases, cancellation of a Red Notice or Executive Director Max Bessler at the fact of the application will probably Diffusion may be based on Interpol’s 480-812-1700 or email not need to be kept confidential, but Constitution and/or the RPD.117 defense@aacj.org. some of the information the client sup- Constitutional arguments can include a plies the CCF might not be known to the violation of Article 2, which identifies MACDL Creates member nation, and should be kept con- Interpol’s goal of promoting police Advocacy Network fidential. Interpol states that, if so cooperation consistent with the spirit of The Massachusetts Association of requested, the CCF “never shares per- the Universal Declaration of Human Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL) sonal or confidential information with Rights (the Declaration), or of Article 3, has created a statewide Witness NCBs that is not already known by the which prohibits Interpol’s involvement Advocacy and Representation NCBs, such as elements of identification in matters of a political, military, reli- Network (WARN) designed to pro- or location of the subject.”105 gious, or racial nature.118 vide pro bono legal representation for In other cases, the client might not When an individual claims the individuals who are contacted by law be sure if he or she is a target, and would information contained in Interpol’s files, enforcement agents for questioning want full confidentiality (including as to or a Red Notice issued on the basis of or interrogation. This network, the the fact of the application) to avoid trig- that information, violates Article 3, the first of its kind in the United States, gering interest where none may exist. In CCF applies the “predominance test” to will make prompt referral of cases to such a case, the need for complete confi- assess the claim.119 Under this test, the volunteer local attorneys — an dentiality might outweigh the risk that CCF evaluates the ordinary criminal law important and crucial step to closing the CCF will be unable to process the aspects of the case and the Article 3 the gap in the provision of legal rep- request. Each case requires its own eval- aspects, determining which predomi- resentation in the criminal justice uation. nates.120 The CCF will recommend can- system. It will address the inherent The rules do not specify the burden cellation of a Red Notice, or deletion of inequity of the current system where- of proof the applicant is required to information in Interpol’s files, where the in only individuals with adequate meet in order to have information mod- Article 3 aspects of the case predomi- means are able to protect their rights ified or deleted, or to have a Red Notice nate.121 In an Article 3 assessment, all rel- when confronted by law enforcement or Diffusion canceled. The CCF does not evant information is examined, includ- agents. WARN has been in operation publish the standards it applies and does ing the following nonexclusive factors: for less than a month and has already not promulgate its decisions or the rea- (1) the nature of the offense, specifically assigned counsel to two witnesses. soning in individual cases.106 If the the charges and relevant facts; (2) the For more information, contact request is rejected in whole or in part, status of the individual concerned; (3) MACDL’s President Elizabeth A. Lunt however, the CCF must explain its rea- the identity of the source of the informa- lunt@zalkindlaw.com. n at 617-742-6020 or email sons to the requesting party.107 tion; (4) the position taken by a member There is no right of appeal from a nation or authorized international enti- CCF decision,108 but if the requesting ties apart from the source of the infor- party has “discover[ed] … a fact which mation; (5) the obligations under inter- 32 W W W. N A C D L . O R G THE CHAMPION
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national law; (6) the implications on protect the customs and beliefs of native subjected to torture or inhuman treat- Interpol’s neutrality; and (7) the general West Papuans legally and peacefully.128 ment, Wenda argued that the Red Notice context of the case.122 In 2002, Wenda was arrested by was inconsistent with the “spirit” of the The General Secretariat maintains a Indonesian authorities and, after being Declaration and thus violated Article 2 repository of practice on the application detained for over two months, was of Interpol’s Constitution.140 of Article 3 that is available to NCBs.123 A charged with inciting an attack on a cooperative NCB might be willing to police station which resulted in multi- 3b. Violation of Article 3 — provide access to the repository, which ple deaths.129 Wenda denies culpability, Prohibition on Interventions of a could be a useful source of information. and says he was detained, tortured, Political, Military, Religious or Racial Arguments under the RPD will usu- and solicited for bribes by the Character. Wenda also invoked Article 3 ally be based on one or more of Articles Indonesian judge and prosecutor of Interpol’s Constitution, which pro- 5(3), 11, 12, 76 and 83. Article 5(3) pro- before escaping and fleeing to the hibits Interpol from engaging in activi- vides that information collected by United Kingdom.130 The U.K. granted ties “of a political, military, religious or Interpol should be processed with “due Wenda political asylum.131 racial character.”141 Wenda argued that observance” of Interpol’s political neu- In the U.K., Wenda created the Free the charges against him were politically trality and relevant national laws and West Papua campaign, a nonviolent motivated, citing the abuse he suffered international conventions. Article 11 international movement promoting the during his pretrial detention; the fact requires Interpol to use data “with due independence of West Papua.132 His that he was not indicted until two regard for the law applicable to” the activism required significant interna- months into his detention; the absence INTERPOL RED NOTICES AND DIFFUSIONS requesting NCB, and to “respect the tional travel, which became nearly of key witnesses at trial and the admis- basic rights” of the subject of the Red impossible when Wenda learned that, at sion by the court of written statements Notice or Diffusion, in accordance with Indonesia’s request, Interpol had issued without an opportunity for cross-exam- Article 2 of Interpol’s Constitution and a Red Notice for him in 2011.133 On April ination; and the solicitation to bribe the the Declaration. Article 12 provides that 24, 2012, Fair Trials International filed judge and prosecutor.142 Wenda noted data processed by Interpol must be an application on Wenda’s behalf with that the U.K. would have denied his “accurate, relevant, not excessive in rela- the CCF, seeking to cancel the Red request for asylum had there been suffi- tion to their purpose and up to date[.]” Notice.134 In August 2012, Interpol can- cient evidence he was guilty of the Article 76 states that Interpol is not celled the Red Notice.135 Wenda’s applica- crimes charged.143 required to issue a Notice if doing so tion, discussed below, was premised Wenda also argued that the real “could prejudice the Organization’s largely on violations of Articles 2 and 3 objective of the Red Notice was to image or interests.” of Interpol’s Constitution. impair his ability to travel, and thereby Article 83 imposes specific require- eliminate his ability to engage in politi- ments for issuance of a Red Notice, 3a. Violation of Article 2 — cal activism outside the U.K., and that including minimum penalty thresholds Infringement of The Declaration. this was a politically motivated abuse of for the underlying offense, the provision Wenda invoked Article 2 of Interpol’s Interpol’s notice system.144 of personal information sufficient for Constitution, which provides that law enforcement to identify the subject, Interpol aims to “ensure and promote 3c. Compliance With Obligations and restrictions on the use of Red the widest possible mutual assistance of Domestic And International Law. Notices in conjunction with private dis- between all criminal police authorities Although the RPD was not yet in effect putes, family matters, administrative within the limits of the laws existing in at the time of Wenda’s application, offenses, and violations of cultural or the different countries and in the spirit Wenda made an argument that could behavioral norms. This Article is fre- of the Universal Declaration of Human now be made under Article 5(3), which quently ignored, as Red Notices have Rights.”136 Wenda argued that the Red requires that member nations process been issued in connection with mort- Notice violated Articles 12 and 19 of the information in Interpol’s databases gage loan defaults and other commercial Declaration by causing an “arbitrary “with due observance of … their disputes.124 Any such abuses should be interference with [his] privacy, family, respective national legislations and contested vigorously before the CCF. home … [and] correspondence”; by international conventions to which 3. Benny Wenda’s Successful “attack[ing] … his honour and reputa- they are parties.”145 Wenda argued that Application for Cancellation of a Red tion”; and by violating his “right to free- his trial failed to comply with interna- Notice. Although Interpol’s website dom of opinion and expression.”137 tional conventions to which Indonesia does not provide sample applications, Wenda also argued that the Red was a party.146 Fair Trials International, a not-for- Notice violated Article 5 of the Wenda’s application was granted, profit legal organization in the United Declaration by exposing him to the risk but the CCF did not reveal which of his Kingdom, has submitted a number of of future “torture or … cruel, inhuman arguments it considered most effective. CCF requests and has made two of or degrading treatment or punishment” Nevertheless, the Wenda application those requests available on its website.125 in Indonesia.138 Wenda’s application provides a useful example of a successful One of these applications, that of detailed the ill-treatment he suffered challenge to a Red Notice. Benny Wenda, resulted in the while detained in Indonesia, and cited cancellation of a Red Notice.126 reports from Human Rights Watch, 3d. Prejudice to Interpol’s Image Wenda is an activist from West Amnesty International and the United and Interests. Interpol has been criti- Papua, an area of New Guinea that is Nations, which documented the contin- cized for its willingness to assist nations considered part of Indonesia.127 Wenda uing abuse against West Papuan that have questionable human rights served as Secretary-General for the tribal activists.139 Because the Red Notice records or a history of abusing the Red assembly representing the West Papuan would assist in returning him to a nation Notice system.147 In a suitable case, people, an organization that seeks to where there was a real risk he would be Article 76 of the RPD enables counsel to 34 W W W. N A C D L . O R G THE CHAMPION
INTERPOL RED NOTICES AND DIFFUSIONS argue that Interpol is prejudicing its Within one month of its determination, announced that his lawyers would file a image and interests by allowing a mem- the CCF is required to send the General request with the CCF to have the Red ber nation with a poor human rights Secretariat a report containing its Notice canceled.160 About one year later, record to maintain a Red Notice or recommendations.155 The General Interpol canceled the Red Notice.161 In its Diffusion against the client.148 Secretariat then has one month to reject communication with Harrath, Interpol those recommendations before the stated that “after re-examining all the 4. Timeline for CCF Challenge. report becomes final.156 information in the file,” it “considered that There is no published timeline for Anecdotal evidence, gathered from the proceedings against [him] were pri- deciding a request for information or a well-publicized cases involving requests marily political in nature.”162 The Red challenge to information contained in for Red Notice cancellation, provides fur- Notice had been in effect for 20 years. Interpol’s files. The CCF’s Operating ther insight into the timeline of a CCF Rules state that the CCF processes request. These cases, however, might not 4b. Petr Silaev. For Russian activist requests in the order received, reserving be fully representative, as most applica- Petr Silaev, the CCF challenge process the right to “decide to give priority to a tions do not receive the kind of media took about five months, but was unsuc- particular request.”149 The CCF is attention these cases received. It appears cessful. In July 2010, Silaev participated required to acknowledge receipt of a that publicity and political support can in a demonstration protesting construc- request within one month of its have an effect on Interpol. tion of a highway through the Khimki submission,150 and, as a threshold matter, forests near Moscow.163 After seeing his the CCF Secretariat must determine 4a. Mohamed Ali Harrath. Mohamed fellow protestors arrested by Russian whether the request is admissible.151 If it Ali Harrath, a political dissident who police, Silaev fled in April 2012, and was is, the CCF Secretariat makes a “detailed endured imprisonment and torture for granted asylum in Finland.164 Russia cir- assessment of the request by reference to campaigning against President Ben Ali’s culated a Diffusion requesting Silaev’s the Organization’s Rules” and submits a regime in Tunisia, became the subject of a arrest, and in August 2012 Spain summary of the case to a CCF session Red Notice in 1992.157 He fled to the detained Silaev.165 Spain, however, for consideration and United Kingdom, where he lived in exile refused to extradite him, concluding recommendations.152 The CCF, however, until his arrest in South Africa in January that the Russian charges were politically meets only three times a year.153 Thus, 2010 based upon the Red Notice.158 motivated.166 Nevertheless, the Diffusion depending on the number of requests,154 Extradition proceedings were instituted, remained in effect.167 On May 20, 2013, it could be months before the CCF but after the Tunisian government failed Fair Trials International filed a request Secretariat makes an admissibility to provide evidence in support of the with the CCF to have the Diffusion can- decision, and more months before the charges, the South African court dis- celed and information in Interpol’s files CCF evaluates the merits of the request. missed the case.159 Harrath then regarding Silaev deleted.168 On Oct. 25, W W W. N A C D L . O R G M AY 2 0 1 4 35
2013, Interpol denied the request, stat- financial and visa-related penalties on believes the Red Notice or Diffusion ing that “there is no reason to believe Russian citizens who have committed was simply requested in error, the most that the retention of information [relat- human rights violations. direct route for its cancellation is ing to Silaev] in INTERPOL’s files Browder was already well known through the NCB that applied for it.178 would not be in compliance with before his dispute with Russia. The The requesting NCB must withdraw its INTERPOL’s rules.”169 high-profile nature of the dispute, how- request and ask the General Secretariat ever, was likely a factor in Interpol’s to cancel the Notice immediately when: 4c. William Browder. William decision to cancel the Blue Notice with- (1) the purpose of the request has been Browder, a British investment banker, in one month of his request for its can- achieved; (2) the alert is linked to and became the subject of a Blue Notice in cellation.175 Interpol released a rare dependent upon another request May 2013 after campaigning against public statement about its decision, whose purpose has been achieved; (3) human rights abuses by the Russian explaining that the CCF had “conclud- the NCB no longer wishes to maintain government.170 Although Blue Notices ed … the case was of a predominantly the request; or (4) the notice no longer (which seek information about the political nature.”176 Later, when the meets the conditions for publication.179 identity, location, or activities of an Russian Federation sought the issuance NCBs can seek cancellation of request- individual in relation to a crime) differ of a Red Notice against Browder, ed notices at any time, and should do from Red Notices, the procedure for Interpol again responded publicly, so when the subject of the notice has seeking their cancellation is identical.171 announcing its refusal to “be used by served his or her sentence or has been Interpol canceled the Blue Notice with- the Russian Federation to seek the acquitted.180 If the NCB refuses to with- INTERPOL RED NOTICES AND DIFFUSIONS in one month of Browder’s request.172 arrest of Mr. William Browder.”177 draw its request and ask for cancella- Browder had become a human tion, the attorney should submit a rights activist following the death of his ii. Seeking Relief From the request for cancellation to the CCF, accountant, Sergei Magnitsky, in a NCB That Requested the supported by documentation showing Russian prison.173 Magnitsky had been Red Notice or Diffusion that cancellation is required. arrested after exposing a corruption There are other potential avenues If the underlying arrest warrant is scheme by the Russian government.174 for challenging a Red Notice or based on inaccurate information, or is Browder became a proponent of a bill, Diffusion. 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with local counsel to challenge the arrest Committee cannot resolve the issue, it is http://www.interpol.int/About-INTERPOL/ warrant in order to have it withdrawn or submitted to the General Assembly.186 Structure-and-governance/National-Central- vacated. In turn, this would require can- While the dispute is pending, the support- Bureaus (last visited May 1, 2014). cellation of the Red Notice or Diffusion ive NCB can request that the General 17. Id. based on the arrest warrant.181 Secretariat apply interim measures to pre- 18. About INTERPOL Washington, THE vent the Red Notice or Diffusion from UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, iii. Working With a Supportive being circulated among member nations http://www.justice.gov/interpol-washington/ NCB to Cancel a Red or published on Interpol’s website.187 about.html (last visited May 1, 2014). Notice Or Diffusion 19. See id. Under certain circumstances, the Conclusion 20. Commission for the Control client’s most powerful ally might be a sup- of INTERPOL’s Files, INTERPOL, portive NCB. For example, if the client has A client might have good reason to http://www.interpol.int/About-INTERPOL/ been granted asylum, counsel might ask be concerned about international travel, Structure-and-governance/Commission-for- the asylum country’s NCB to help chal- as many countries will arrest and detain the-Control-of-INTERPOL’s-Files (last visited lenge the Red Notice or Diffusion. the subject of a Red Notice or Diffusion. May 1, 2014). Pursuant to Articles 24, 25 and 135 of There are steps that can be taken to try to 21. See INTERPOL’s Rules on the Control the RPD, the General Secretariat may ascertain whether the client is the subject of Information and Access to INTERPOL’s Files, delete information in its databases, includ- of a Red Notice or Diffusion, and, if so, to INTERPOL (Feb. 15, 2010), at arts. 2–3, avail- ing cancelling Red Notices or Diffusions, try to have it canceled. Nevertheless, the able at http://www.interpol.int/Media/ INTERPOL RED NOTICES AND DIFFUSIONS based on data obtained from another challenges are substantial. Files/Legal-material/Reference- NCB.182 A supportive NCB can report a Documents/Rules-on-the-Control-of- defect in the information used to support Notes Information-and-access-to-INTERPOL’s- the Red Notice or Diffusion, identify any 1. Overview, INTERPOL, http://www. Files-RCI. impropriety in the charges or the prosecu- interpol.int/About-INTERPOL/Overview (last 22. Id. at art. 1. tion, or otherwise question compliance visited May 1, 2014). 23. See INTERPOL’s Rules on the with Interpol’s Constitution and rules.183 2. Vision and mission, INTERPOL, Processing of Data, INTERPOL (Mar. 14, The General Secretariat is charged with http://www.interpol.int/About-INTERPOL/ 2013), art. 18, available at http:// ensuring that disputes between NCBs are Vision-and-mission (last visited May 1, www.interpol.int/Media/Files/Legal-mater- solved by “concerted consultation.”184 If 2014). ial/Reference-Documents/INTERPOL’s- that fails, the matter is referred to the 3. See INTERPOL FAQs, INTERPOL, Rules-on-the-Processing-of-Data. Executive Committee.185 If the Executive http://www.interpol.int/FAQs (last visited 24. See Compliance with the rules, May 1, 2014). INTERPOL, http://www.interpol.int/About- 4. See Overview, supra note 1. INTERPOL/Legal-materials/Compliance- 5. Id. with-the-rules (last visited May 1, 2014); see 6. The Constitution, INTERPOL, also Mario Savino, Global Administrative Law http://www.interpol.int/About-INTERPOL/ Meets ‘Soft’ Powers: The Uncomfortable Case Legal-materials/The-Constitution (last visit- of Interpol Red Notices, 43 N.Y.U. J. INT’L L. & ed May 1, 2014). POL. 263, 272 & n. 22 (2011); Catherine Heard 7. Interpol Constitution and General & Alex Tinsley, The Power of the Interpol Red Regulations, INTERPOL (Oct. 15, 2008), Notice, 28 No. 8 INT’L ENFORCEMENT L. REV. 299 art. 2, available at http://www.interpol.int/ (2012). By Executive Order dated June 16, Media/Files/Legal-material/Reference- 1983, President Ronald Reagan granted Documents/Constitution-and-General- Interpol immunity from suit in the United Regulations (internal quotation marks States. See Exec. Order No. 12425, 48 Fed. omitted). Reg. 28069 (June 16, 1983). W h e r e Do You 8. Id. at art. 3. 9. Structure and governance, INTERPOL, 25. See Compliance with the rules, supra note 24. F i n d Th e T im e ? http://www.inter p ol.int/Ab out- 26. See INTERPOL’s Rules on the Processing INTERPOL/Structure-and-governance (last of Data, supra note 23, at arts. 11–12. visited May 1, 2014). 27. Id. at arts. 10(4), 12(3). CLE on the go 10. Id. 28. See Compliance with the rules, Any time; Any place 11. Id. supra note 24. 12. Executive Committee, INTERPOL, 29. INTERPOL’s Rules on the Processing http://www.inter p ol.int/Ab out- of Data, supra note 23, at art. 5(3). INTERPOL/Structure-and-governance 30. See INTERPOL’s Rules on the Control /Executive-Committee (last visited May 1, of Information and Access to INTERPOL’s Files, 2014). supra note 21. 13. Id. 31. See Overview, supra note 1. 14. General Secretariat, INTERPOL, 32. Notices, INTERPOL, http://www. http://www.inter p ol.int/Ab out- interpol.int/INTERPOL-expertise/Notices INTERPOL/Structure-and-governance/ (last visited May 1, 2014). General-Secretariat (last visited May 1, 33. Id. 2014). 34. Id. Scan Here For More Information Online 15. Id. 35. Id. 16. National Central Bureaus, INTERPOL, 36. Id. 38 W W W. N A C D L . O R G THE CHAMPION
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