Initial contact
Tell us the country, the current stage and any known deadline.
Human rights · real protection
Protection against international political persecution
We help people facing politically motivated prosecution, extradition or removal assess their options under international human rights law and act within urgent deadlines.
International legal protection · person by person
A clear path forward begins with the facts.
International mechanismsEuropean and United Nations procedures, where applicable.
Case-specific strategyA careful review of the facts, procedure and deadlines.
Careful first contactShare only what is needed to understand the situation.
Areas of work
The right mechanism depends on the facts — and the deadline.
We focus on cases where national proceedings and international safeguards need to work as one strategy.
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UN Human Rights Committee
Individual complaints under the Optional Protocol, with attention to admissibility and evidence.
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ECHR · Rule 39
Urgent interim measures in cases involving removal or a risk of irreparable harm.
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Extradition & removal
Case-specific assessment of transfer, surrender or removal proceedings.
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INTERPOL / Red Notice
Review of international notices and possible requests to the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files.
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Non-refoulement
Arguments against transfer where there is a real risk of serious harm.
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Political persecution
Assessment of politically motivated criminal proceedings in the human-rights framework.
A structured response
From first contact to a considered next step.
The first review focuses on what is happening, where, and when action may be needed.
Legal assessment
We review the key decisions, risks and available procedures.
Strategy and preparation
We identify the relevant route and prepare the necessary materials.
Submission and follow-up
We file where appropriate and keep you informed about the next stage.
Get in touch
Start with the deadline and the basic facts.
For an initial assessment, share the country, the type of proceeding, the current stage and the nearest known deadline.
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