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In addition, the Government should take proactive steps to protect individuals facing an extradition risk...

Recommendation
In addition, the Government should take proactive steps to protect individuals facing an extradition risk due to a politically motivated Red Notice. A voluntary mechanism should be introduced to allow targeted British Nationals to notify the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of planned travel to high-risk countries. This would give UK missions advance notice and allow them to prepare for early intervention if needed. (Recommendation, Paragraph 75)
Government Response
Response Pending
HM Government Response Pending
1. There are rigorous processes put in place by INTERPOL to ensure that Notices and Diffusions are in line with the INTERPOL Constitution and INTERPOL Rules of Processing Data. The UK works with colleagues across the INTERPOL membership and with INTERPOL to reinforce this work, particularly in upholding Article 3 of the Constitution, which prohibits the use of Notices and Diffusions for political, military, religious, or racial ends. 2. The decision on whether to travel internationally is one for individuals to take. Local authorities will always be primarily responsible for the safety and security of people in their jurisdiction. Consular assistance to British nationals is available 24/7 via Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) contact centres, and the nature of that support is set out in the published guidance here. 3. The FCDO’s Travel Advice remains under constant review to ensure it reflects the latest assessment of the risks to British nationals travelling overseas, including to countries of a second nationality. 4. The UK Government recognises that some foreign States may target those whom they perceive to be a threat or otherwise wish to control when travelling overseas. To support those travelling overseas, we have issued personal and cyber guidance on the transnational repression GOV.UK page for individuals to consider.
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.9 yr
Report published 30 Jul 2025