Request for Red Notice Cancellation to Protect Family Life
A Ukrainian father of a child with autism sought the cancellation of an active Red Notice that severely restricted his ability to care for his family and relocate. Advocate Dmytro Konovalenko built a humanitarian case to remove the notice, emphasizing the right to family life and protection from undue hardship.
Case Overview
A Ukrainian citizen contacted our legal team with a heartfelt request for help in addressing an active Red Notice issued against him. The client, a father of an 8-year-old daughter with autism, expressed deep concern about his limited ability to relocate and provide appropriate care due to the ongoing restrictions imposed by the INTERPOL alert.
The exact origin or legal basis of the Red Notice had not been fully disclosed to the client, but its impact was clear: he was unable to travel, settle legally in a safer environment, or secure stable opportunities for his family. His primary objective was to resolve the situation lawfully and urgently, with the well-being of his child as the driving force.
Legal Strategy: Humanitarian Grounds for Red Notice Cancellation
This case required immediate legal attention not only due to the procedural uncertainty of the Red Notice but also because of pressing humanitarian concerns. INTERPOL’s legal framework — particularly Article 2 of its Constitution — obligates the organization to respect human rights, and this includes the right to family life and protection from unnecessary suffering.
Led by Dmytro Konovalenko, our legal team began by initiating a formal data access request to INTERPOL to verify the Red Notice’s current status and content. At the same time, we began gathering medical documentation and personal records to support a deletion request on humanitarian grounds.
As part of the Red Notice cancellation, we prepared a submission for the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF), arguing that the notice causes unjustified harm, lacks updated legal action from the requesting country, and obstructs the client’s fundamental rights under international law.
Result
The case is now under review by the CCF. While the Red Notice remains active during the process, the client has received legal guidance on safe jurisdictions and interim travel restrictions. The submission emphasizes humanitarian protection, procedural fairness, and INTERPOL’s duty to avoid enabling disproportionate restrictions. The legal team continues to monitor the case and is prepared to pursue further remedies if necessary.
