Access Request

Yes, CCF responses can be submitted as evidence in extradition hearings, asylum proceedings and other litigation, although their admissibility and weight depend on the court and the jurisdiction. CCF correspondence can help establish whether a Red Notice exists and, where the CCF has issued a reasoned decision, whether the data complies with Interpol’s rules. The […]

The CCF decides on access requests within four months, and on correction or deletion requests within nine months, of the request being declared admissible, which creates significant risk for individuals requiring immediate travel. In genuinely urgent circumstances, the CCF can, where necessary, take provisional measures under Article 37 of its Statute while a request is […]

Yes, an Access Request can be submitted at any stage, including after arrest. However, post-arrest submissions serve a different strategic purpose — they support bail applications, extradition defences, and appeals by obtaining official confirmation of the notice’s existence and content. Courts in many jurisdictions, including the UK and EU member states, may consider CCF findings […]

The CCF maintains strict confidentiality throughout the Access Request process. The requesting country is not automatically notified that you have submitted an enquiry. However, if the CCF identifies potential non-compliance and initiates a formal review, it may contact the National Central Bureau concerned to request clarification or supporting documentation. At that stage, the requesting state […]

Under INTERPOL’s rules, the CCF may limit disclosure where providing full details would prejudice an ongoing investigation or compromise national security. In such cases, the CCF typically confirms the existence of data and states whether it complies with Interpol’s rules, without revealing the requesting country or underlying allegations. This partial disclosure still has value — […]

An Access Request is an enquiry to determine whether Interpol holds data about you and whether that data complies with applicable rules. A Request for Deletion is an affirmative legal challenge seeking removal of specific data. The Access Request is typically filed first to establish the factual basis, after which a deletion request can be […]