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Grounds for Challenging an Orange Notice

Factual inaccuracies: The underlying information naming you or linking you to a threat is incorrect, outdated, or based on unreliable intelligence.
Political motivation: The notice was issued to target individuals based on their political opinions, ethnicity, nationality, or religion — in violation of INTERPOL’s Article 3.
Disproportionality: The alleged threat does not justify an international public safety alert across 196 countries.
Procedural defects: The issuing member state failed to comply with INTERPOL’s data processing rules or did not provide sufficient evidence to justify the notice.
Changed circumstances: The situation that gave rise to the notice no longer exists, or criminal proceedings have been terminated.
Misidentification: You have been confused with another individual or the information relates to a different person.

How Our Lawyers Challenge an Orange Notice

Our specialist lawyers begin every Orange Notice case with a full assessment of the notice’s legal basis and the strength of the issuing country’s position. We submit a formal challenge to the CCF — INTERPOL’s independent supervisory body — with a comprehensive legal brief and supporting evidence.

The CCF review process involves a written exchange with the issuing member state, after which the CCF issues a binding decision. If the notice is found to violate INTERPOL’s rules, it is deleted from all databases and all member countries are informed. The process typically takes 9–18 months, but interim protective measures can be sought where urgent travel or arrest risks exist.

In parallel, we advise on national court remedies in relevant jurisdictions — particularly important where a client faces immediate travel restrictions or detention risk. Our team has challenged notices issued by states in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia.