Can I submit an Access Request if I have already been arrested on a Red Notice?

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, will consider CCF findings when assessing whether extradition would be compatible with human rights obligations. The Access Request can also reveal procedural defects in the notice that strengthen your defence in domestic proceedings.