The legal foundations of INTERPOL

Introduction

The concept of international organisations

The object of the organisation

Organisation and operations

The will of governments to create the organisation

Acceptance and adherence to the constitution

Members and contracting parties

The proper law of the organisation

Form and formalities

Conclusion

Appendix 1. The Constitution of the International Criminal Police Commission, 1923

Appendix 2. The Constitution of the International Criminal Police Commission, 1939

Appendix 3. The Constitution of the International Criminal Police Commission, 1946

Appendix 4. The Constitution of the International Criminal Police Organisation and General Regulations, 1956

Appendix 5. Statement to reaffirm the independence and political neutrality of INTERPOL, 2006.