If the data stay
A refusal from the Commission does not end the matter by itself. We look at why the data were kept and which further steps still make sense.
Why the Commission keeps the data
Complaints are most often rejected not because the notice is lawful but because the arguments were not proven: documents were missing, the position was general, or procedure was breached. Such mistakes can be corrected.
We read the Commission’s decision, compare it with the complaint file and identify which route can realistically change the situation: the CCF, the courts or international protection mechanisms.
Common reasons for refusal
- Arguments not backed by documents
- Political character not proven
- Missing translations or filing errors
- New circumstances not considered
- Missed deadlines and Commission queries
What can still be done
Request for revision
If facts emerge that could have changed the decision, the Commission can be asked to revise it within 6 months of their discovery.
New complaint
If the situation has changed, for example refugee status, an expired limitation period or a dropped case, we prepare a new filing.
Courts at home
Lifting the arrest order or ending the case in the requesting country is a ground for deletion.
Extradition defence
If the person is arrested, we defend them in the requested state’s court: political motive, torture risk, unfair trial.
ECHR and UN bodies
Where extradition is imminent, interim measures can be sought from the ECHR, the UN Committee against Torture or the Human Rights Committee.
Asylum
International protection in a third country lowers the extradition risk and strengthens the case before the Commission.
Course of action
Review
We study the decision and the original complaint to find the weak points.
New arguments
We gather documents, court rulings and expert opinions.
Route
Revision, a new complaint, the courts or international mechanisms.
Support
We run the chosen procedure and assess travel risks in parallel.
Common questions after a refusal
Can a Commission decision be appealed?
CCF decisions are final, but a request for revision is allowed if new material facts emerge.
When can I file again?
There is no fixed waiting period for a new complaint; it must rest on new circumstances rather than repeat earlier arguments.
What if I am arrested after a refusal?
Contact a lawyer at once: extradition proceedings run on short deadlines, and the court of the host country decides on surrender.