Extradition and European Arrest Warrant
The extradition and EAW working group focuses on remarkable or interesting extradition cases.
Once a month a virtual meeting is organised, allowing any of the members to ask the floor (beforehand or “on the spot”) to share information on extradition or EAW cases they deem potentially interesting for other members: extradition requests to certain countries that have been refused, EAW’s that have not been accepted by the requested state etc.
The aim is to learn from each other’s experiences and to maybe use the information in later cases. The forum is practical and does not take more than 30 minutes. The agreed meeting date is the first Friday of the month at 4.30 PM CET (3.30 PM UK).
If you are interested in joining the working group or simply want to discuss, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The ECBA and Lawyers Against Transnational Repression (LATR) have submitted a joint response to INTERPOL’s Committee on the Processing of Data (CPD) regarding proposed amendments to the CCF Statute.
We urge INTERPOL to prioritise procedural fairness and equality of arms for individuals over new obligations for applicants.
Key Recommendations:
- Require Specific Justifications: Member states must explain precisely why disclosure would cause harm, not rely on vague grounds.
- Ensure Timely Disclosure: Require that evidence be shared at a stage that allows applicants to respond before a final decision is made.
- Restore Access Rights: Reinstate pre-2017 standards allowing individuals to verify their inclusion in INTERPOL’s systems.
This submission builds on the ECBA’s February 2026 report, Safeguarding INTERPOL’s Systems: Recommendations for Reform.
The ECBA has published a report examining the operation of INTERPOL’s data processing and oversight mechanisms, with particular focus on the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF). Drawing on practitioner experience, the report highlights areas where existing reforms have made progress and where further improvements are needed.
The report identifies ongoing challenges in relation to delays, disclosure, pre-emptive requests, refugee protection and access to effective remedies. It sets out practical recommendations aimed at enhancing fairness, transparency and accountability within INTERPOL’s systems. The ECBA hopes this contribution will support constructive engagement between INTERPOL, its member states and all stakeholders committed to upholding fundamental rights in international police cooperation.
The European Criminal Bar Association (ECBA) submitted a response to the Committee on the Processing of Data (CPD)’s call for contributions in relation to proposed amendments to the Statute of the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF). These were prepared in conjunction with Lawyers Against Transnational Repression.
The European Criminal Bar Association (ECBA) has submitted a response to the Committee on the Processing of Data (CPD) in relation to proposed amendments to the Statute of the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF).
Our submission highlights key concerns regarding the protection of fundamental rights within INTERPOL’s processes, and emphasises the need for stronger safeguards to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability.
We welcome this opportunity to contribute to the CPD’s consultation process and remain committed to engaging constructively on reforms that uphold the rule of law in international police cooperation.
Read our full submission and check the CPD's call for papers.
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