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Interpol Green Notices are valuable legal tools used to alert law enforcement agencies about individuals who have committed criminal offenses or pose potential risks to public safety. While intended as a protective tool, a green notice interpol can have serious consequences, especially in member countries like Thailand, where strict immigration controls can escalate the impact.
For individuals, Interpol green notices can lead to detention or questioning by border officials, reputational damage, and risk of deportation from Thailand and other countries. However, our International lawyers can help you challenge an Interpol Green notice for being unjust, outdated, or improperly issued.
Our experienced Interpol green notice lawyers will help you assess the validity and proportionality of the notice, engage with Interpol and Thailand authorities, and file for deletion of unjust notices before the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF).
What Is a Green Notice?
Interpol green notices are issued at the request of member countries, notifying law enforcement agencies about a person who may pose a threat to public safety. Unlike Interpol Red Notices, green notices aren’t intended for the arrest, criminal prosecution, or extradition of individuals. However, it may influence criminal justice systems and often results in border restrictions or increased surveillance by Interpol member countries.
The primary purpose of a Green Notice is to alert member countries about a person’s criminal activities to prevent crime, not arrest. It alerts Interpol member countries about possible risks associated with a person without obligating them to take legal action. Criminal justice systems worldwide often use Green Notices preventively, for example, against repeat offenders or individuals with a high risk of re-offending.
Law enforcement agencies in Interpol member states can request a Green Notice through the National Central Bureau (NCB), providing data that demonstrates a cross-border risk. INTERPOL only considers such notices if sufficient evidence is presented and if the content does not contradict the organization’s Constitution.
After verifying the information, the Interpol issues green notices through its secure I-24/7 communication system accessible to all 196 member states. A Green Notice can also be confidential and not appear in INTERPOL’s public database, which means a person may be unaware of being in the system until they face the consequences, such as during document checks or border crossings.
If you suspect that you are the subject of a Green Notice or are facing international restrictions without explanation, you should immediately contact a lawyer specializing in international law. Professional legal expertise can help verify the status of the notice, file an objection, and restore your rights and freedoms.
Legal and Ethical Issues of Green Notices
Many countries have been heavily criticized for misusing INTERPOL’s Green Notices — not for alerting about real potential threats, but as a political tool to pressure opponents, track political refugees, and suppress opposition abroad. Such notices are often targeted at human rights defenders, journalists, former government officials, or businesspeople, where the alleged “threat” is based not on criminal conduct but on political views or activities contrary to a government’s interests.
This undermines INTERPOL’s neutrality and violates the core principles of its Constitution, which prohibits interventions based on political, military, religious, or racial grounds.
One of the main problems with Green Notices is confidentiality. Unlike Interpol Red Notices, which are sometimes published on INTERPOL’s public website, Green Notices are visible only to officials of member states. This means a person may not know they are listed and may face consequences without understanding the reasons: entry bans, bank account checks, or detentions at airports.
A Green Notice can only be challenged through the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF). However, this process is complicated, requires extensive documentation and evidence, and may take up to nine months. Additionally, the CCF has limited resources and cannot always respond promptly, especially to cases not directly linked to arrest or extradition.
Preventing abuses requires a strict, transparent selection process and an effective, accessible appeal mechanism. If you are facing the consequences of a suspicious notice, you should contact a lawyer with INTERPOL expertise as soon as possible. Professional legal assistance is your best chance to restore your reputation and freedom of movement.
How to Delete an Interpol Green Notice
Step 1: Case Analysis and Legal Strategy
Before filing a request, it is necessary to confirm that an Interpol Green Notice actually exists (e.g., through border control issues, visa refusals, or indirect signals) and to establish sufficient legal grounds that the notice violates INTERPOL’s Constitution. At this stage, you need qualified legal support from an Interpol lawyer to assess the chances and build a defense strategy.
Step 2: Preparation of Evidence and Documentation
To be reviewed by the CCF, legally significant documents must be collected. Green notices include details such as:
- Passport or ID
- Detailed chronological account of events
- Official documents proving surveillance, visa refusal, or travel restrictions
- Court decisions (if any)
- Refugee status or asylum application documents
- Reports from international organizations confirming political persecution
- Evidence of human rights violations or breaches of international obligations by the requesting country
All documents must be translated into one of INTERPOL’s official languages.
Step 3: Drafting the Request to the CCF
The request can be submitted in free form, but must include:
- Applicant’s personal details
- Request for deletion of the notice
- Justification that the Green Notice violates INTERPOL’s Constitution
- Attached documents, evidence, and references to international law
The most common reasons the CCF accepts requests include:
- False or unsubstantiated allegations
- The principle of Non Bis In Idem, prohibiting the legal prosecution for the same crime twice.
- Political or religious motives
- Persecution for political activity, beliefs, or race
- Violation of the European Convention on Fundamental Human Rights, ICCPR, or the Refugee Convention
Step 4: Submission of the Request
Send the request to:
Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files, 200 quai Charles de Gaulle, 69006 Lyon, France
It can be submitted online or via a lawyer to avoid mistakes and speed up the process. After submission, the CCF confirms receipt and registers the case.
Step 5: Review and Decision
The CCF evaluates the request and may ask for additional information. The process takes about 4–9 months, depending on the complexity. Possible outcomes include:
- Deletion of the notice
- Refusal to grant the request
- Correction or limitation of access to parts of the notice
Legal Assistance with Green Notices
INTERPOL is an international organization with its own legal framework. Challenging a notice requires deep knowledge of Interpol’s rules, international criminal law, and CCF procedures, expertise in handling evidence, preparation of documents in English or French, and coordination with multiple state authorities.
Without professional legal support, you may remain unaware of the notice until detention, file an incorrect request and face rejection, fail to gather sufficient evidence, or miss crucial deadlines. Our law firm provides comprehensive services to protect against the consequences of Green Notices, including:
- Legal analysis of the situation and risk assessment
- Checking the existence of the notice in INTERPOL’s database
- Drafting and filing a substantiated request for deletion with the CCF
- Collecting and organizing evidence (including political persecution, human rights violations, or false allegations)
- Representing clients before national and international authorities
- Assistance with border crossings, visa applications, and immigration procedures
- Monitoring the status of the notice and appeals
- Extending or adjusting notices when necessary
We pride ourselves on offering not just legal consultations, but effective international defense based on experience and professionalism. We understand INTERPOL procedures, international public law, and CCF practice. Our team has a wide network of partners, collaborating with local lawyers, experts, and human rights defenders in over 40 countries, which allows us to resolve cases quickly and effectively. Our lawyers speak English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, and other languages.
Contact us immediately for an initial consultation and tailored defense strategy. The sooner you receive qualified legal assistance, the higher your chances of successfully and quickly removing the notice.
