Ahmed Abdelmawgoud advises on Red Notices, diffusions and CCF-related applications. His background includes work inside INTERPOL in Lyon involving individual requests and state submissions under data-protection rules, along with earlier work supporting investigations into human-rights violations.
Areas of focus
- Challenges to Red Notice and diffusion data.
- Requests for access, correction and deletion of INTERPOL-held data.
- Revision applications based on qualifying new facts.
- Analysis of political neutrality and fundamental-rights considerations.
- Coordination of INTERPOL-data issues with national extradition counsel.
Professional background
Ahmed has worked inside INTERPOL in Lyon on individual requests and state submissions under INTERPOL data-protection standards. His previous experience includes work related to the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic, supported by OHCHR, and contributions to Oxford Reports on International Law.
What experience can—and cannot—change
Familiarity with the CCF's procedure may help in producing a well-structured evidentiary submission. It confers no private influence, privileged access or ability to secure a decision. The Commission operates independently and determines requests under its applicable rules.
How a case is handled
| Stage | The client's focus | The legal team's focus |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment | Explain the facts and immediate risks | Determine the applicable procedure |
| Evidence | Provide available official documents | Identify gaps and legal significance |
| Submission | Approve accurate instructions | Draft arguments and organise annexes |
| Review | Respond to new questions | Manage procedural responses within authorisation |
| Outcome | Understand the implications | Explain the CCF determination and possible next steps |
Work with CIL
Individuals and referring law firms can request an initial confidential discussion. If the matter requires action in a national court, the relevant local-law representation should be arranged independently or alongside the INTERPOL-data work.