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Another controversial moment in international policing
Seminar and Reception: 10th July 2025
Vitalie Pîrlog, former chair of Interpol’s Commission for the Control of Files, has been arrested in the UAE at the request of French authorities in connection with a corruption investigation.
The G7’s June 2025 statement condemns transnational repression targeting dissidents abroad.
Interpol’s CCF review proceedings under Article 42 are not appeals, but offer a vital yet challenging legal remedy
Ben Keith’s and Rhys Davies’ latest piece in The Economist on how to address systemic abuse by authoritarian states
Ben Keith comments in the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists on how Chinese authorities allegedly misused Interpol to pursue political and financial targets abroad — including one of the world’s richest men.
Rhys Davies Featured in The Guardian on 29 April 2025
Dana Humaid Al Marzouqi’s election as chair of new Governance Committee has renewed scrutiny over Interpol’s political neutrality and the impact of Emirati financial power
Red Notice Monitor submitted proposals in response to Interpol’s call for contributions regarding reforms to the Commission for the Control of Interpol’s Files
How the UK’s latest move targets fraud-linked wealth under Interpol’s pilot Silver Notice system
As Interpol’s notices become a growing tool of international enforcement, alarming data reveals just how vulnerable the system is to misuse.
The arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in early 2025, reportedly aided by Interpol mechanisms, marks a significant development in international criminal law — and a serious challenge for Interpol’s commitment to political neutrality under its Constitution.
Rhys Davies and Ben Keith warn of the Kremlin’s abuse of Interpol Red Notices to silence political opponents beyond Russia’s borders
Leading Interpol lawyers Ben Keith and Rhys Davies address Parliament, exposing Interpol abuse and urging stronger UK leadership