A considerable period has elapsed since the adoption of Parliamentary Assembly Resolution 2161 (2017) “Abusive recourse to the Interpol system: the need for more stringent legal safeguards”, and Resolution 2315 (2019) “Interpol reform and extradition proceedings: building trust by fighting abuse”, making it possible to assess the practical results of the reforms undertaken and to identify further directions for the reform of the INTERPOL system.
The practical application of these reforms demonstrates that cases of misuse of INTERPOL's mechanisms by certain member States continue to occur, confirming the need to further strengthen legal, institutional and procedural safeguards, ensure more effective compliance with the Constitution of INTERPOL, and prevent the misuse of its mechanisms.
The practical experience gained from the implementation of these reforms also demonstrates the need for a further stage of reform of the INTERPOL system aimed at enhancing its effectiveness, transparency and accountability, reinforcing confidence in international police co-operation and preventing the misuse of its mechanisms.
Therefore, in the light of the shortcomings identified through the practical implementation of these reforms and the need for the further improvement of the INTERPOL system, a comprehensive review of its functioning should be undertaken with a view to identifying further legal, institutional and procedural measures necessary for its continued reform and a report should be prepared on these issues.