Can UK courts refuse extradition even if Interpol has not deleted the Red Notice?

Absolutely. UK extradition judges apply independent statutory bars under the Extradition Act 2003, including human rights grounds, passage of time, forum considerations, and the rule against double jeopardy. Courts regularly refuse surrender to states with documented records of torture, unfair trials, or prison conditions violating Article 3 ECHR—regardless of whether a Red Notice remains active. Recent case law demonstrates particular scrutiny of requests from certain jurisdictions. A pending CCF challenge does not pause UK proceedings, but evidence prepared for Interpol submissions often directly supports arguments before Westminster Magistrates’ Court.