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7th Report - Transnational repression in the UK
Human Rights (Joint Committee)
HC 681
Published 30 July 2025
Recommendations
23
Rejected
Currently there is no requirement for INTERPOL to alert people at risk of politically motivated...
Recommendation
Currently there is no requirement for INTERPOL to alert people at risk of politically motivated reprisals by foreign governments of a Notice being issued against them. This lack of transparency is particularly problematic in cases where individuals face credible risk …
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Government Response Summary
The government rejected the implied recommendation for the UK to inform individuals about INTERPOL notices. It stated it is not appropriate for the UK to intervene in other nations' judicial processes, directing individuals to INTERPOL's Commission for the Control of INTERPOL's Files for data access.
Ministry of Justice
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24
Rejected
While the option exists for individuals to request access to or removal of their data...
Recommendation
While the option exists for individuals to request access to or removal of their data via INTERPOL’s independent oversight body, the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files, this process is often significantly delayed and may not offer timely protection …
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Government Response Summary
The government rejects undertaking a review to introduce a mechanism for alerting individuals about politically motivated Red Notices, stating it would not be appropriate for the UK to intervene in the judicial processes of other nations and that the existing INTERPOL CCF process is the correct avenue.
Ministry of Justice
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