FAQ

What happens if my national criminal record contains inaccurate information affecting my travel? How long do criminal records remain visible in national police databases for immigration purposes? Can I challenge a diffusion through the CCF, or does the process only apply to Red Notices? Does the CCF consider human rights conditions in the requesting country when deciding deletion requests? How long does the CCF typically take to decide a deletion request? Will a successful CCF deletion prevent the same country from issuing a new Red Notice against me? What happens if the country that issued the Red Notice provides new information during CCF proceedings? Can I submit a CCF request if I only suspect I have an Interpol notice but have not been detained? What evidence is most persuasive in CCF complaints alleging political persecution? What happens if I am arrested on a Red Notice before the CCF decides my case? Can a deleted Red Notice be reissued by the same country? Will the requesting country be notified if I file a CCF complaint? Can I travel internationally while a Red Notice is active against me? Does refugee status or asylum protect me from a Red Notice? Can Interpol issue a Red Notice if I have already been acquitted or if charges were dropped in the requesting country? Can I travel safely if my Red Notice has been deleted but the underlying criminal case remains open? If I successfully challenge a Red Notice, can the same country simply issue a new one for the same alleged offence? What happens if I am detained at a border because of a Red Notice — what are my immediate rights? How does the CCF evaluate whether a Red Notice is politically motivated, and what evidence strengthens such claims? Will Interpol notify me if a Red Notice is issued in my name, or could one exist without my knowledge? Will Interpol notify me before publishing a Russian Red Notice? What happens to a Russian Red Notice if the statute of limitations expires under Russian law? Can Russia add new charges to an existing Red Notice after I’ve started challenging it? Can a Russian Red Notice affect my residency or citizenship application in another country? Does obtaining refugee status or asylum automatically remove a Russian Red Notice? Can I be extradited from India to the UK if I hold a valid Indian visa or residency permit? What happens if I am arrested in India on a UK extradition warrant while travelling? How long does extradition from India to the UK typically take? Can the UK extradite me from India for tax evasion or regulatory offences? Can my extradition to the UK be refused if I am currently facing separate criminal charges in India? Will India extradite me if UK prosecutors are seeking my surrender for a conspiracy charge where I never entered the UK? What human rights grounds can block extradition from France? How long do French extradition proceedings typically take for non-French nationals? Does a French refusal to extradite prevent arrest in other countries? Can dual nationals with French citizenship be extradited from France? Can France refuse to prosecute a case even after declining extradition? What happens if France extradites someone and they later face death penalty charges? How long does it take Interpol to delete a Red Notice after a successful challenge? Can I check Interpol’s database myself without alerting authorities? What is the difference between a Red Notice and a diffusion, and can both be checked?