INTERPOL does not have independent law enforcement jurisdiction and exercises no arrest, investigative, or executive powers. Established in the early twentieth century and restructured after World War II, INTERPOL’s mandate is limited to facilitating international police cooperation among its member states, in accordance with national laws and the INTERPOL Constitution. Under Article 2 of its …
When a client facing an overseas criminal investigation (and possibly politically motivated) quietly asks, “Is it safe for me to travel?”, they are not expressing concern about logistical inconvenience. They are, often without realising it, raising a far deeper legal dilemma: whether the coercive reach of an abusive state can follow them across borders through …
As a Cypriot lawyer specialising in INTERPOL and cross-border criminal law, I am frequently asked whether extradition is possible from the occupied area of Cyprus, commonly referred to as “Northern Cyprus” or the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). The answer is clear and strictly legal: no. The so-called TRNC is recognised only by …
Parental Child Abduction International Parental Child Abduction (IPCA) represents one of the most challenging areas of cross-border family law. When a child is wrongfully removed to or retained in another jurisdiction without the other parent's consent, and informal or diplomatic efforts fail, the situation becomes legally complex and difficult to resolve. The paramount consideration must …
As of 12 September 2025, the short answer remains No. An individual cannot sue INTERPOL for harm caused by the publication or circulation of a Red Notice. Despite the increasing number of people claiming that politically motivated or abusive notices have targeted them, INTERPOL is immune from legal proceedings before domestic courts. The most recent …
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) carries a unique mandate under Chapter VII of the UN Charter: the preservation of international peace and security. When military action is not appropriate, Article 41 empowers the Council to impose non-military sanctions, including asset freezes, arms embargoes, and travel bans. However, these measures only have real impact when …
