The INTERPOL WG seeks to engage with INTERPOL on policy matters to advance dialogue on transparency, fairness, and human rights safeguards.
The ECBA has contributed to INTERPOL’s transparency efforts via various statements (HR Committee writes to Interpol – May 2018 and ECBA Statement calling the Interpol to reaffirm its commitment to uphold human rights standards – November 2024).
Most recently, the Group provided input to INTERPOL’s Committee on the Processing of Data (CPD) in October 2025, seeking stronger safeguards and accountability. Key policy concerns include the handling of pre-emptive requests, diffusion-system abuse, recognition of extradition decisions, and seeking to improve the refugee policy.
Procedural topics address confidentiality in challenging notices, resolving significant decision-making delays, ensuring disclosure of all relevant information, and refining the revision process. The WG seeks to promote stronger safeguards and support continued improvement in INTERPOL’s governing practices.
Coordinators
Rebecca Niblock is a partner with extensive experience in extradition, criminal law and human rights, advising in sensitive and high-profile cross-border matters.
Sören Schomburg (Berlin) joined ECBA in 2017 and was elected to the Advisory Board in 2024. He represents clients in extradition and white-collar proceedings and is the author of various publications.