Dismantling the Tools ofreport Oppression INTERPOL 2018 from participating in consideration of cases in which they have possible conflict of interests, which includes cases in which the member is a national of a country subject to a complaint.84 This provision is significant in light of concerns which some civil society organisations have expressed regarding the potential politicisation of the CCF procedure through its members. Fair Trials has been informed by the CCF that the CCF Secretariat is responsible for ensuring that CCF members do not participate in decisions where there might be a conflict of interest. Improvements to the CCF’s capacity and expertise 92. The CCF has been split into two chambers that concentrate expertise in its two main roles. The Supervisory and Advisory Chamber manages its role of supervising and advising on INTERPOL’s data processing activities,85 while the Requests Chamber manages its role of handling individual requests for access to data and complaints.86 The number of members of the CCF has increased from five to seven under the new Statute, and the requirement for the CCF Operating Rules, Rule 2. CCF Statute, Article 6(1)(a) 86 CCF Statute, Article 6(1)(b). 87 CCF Statute, Article 8(4). 88 CCF Statute, Article 8(2). 89 CCF Statute, Article 15. 90 CCF Statute, Articles 21 and 22. 91 CCF Statute, Article 16. 92 CCF Statute, Article 16(3). 93 CCF Statute, Article 17; Operating Rules, Rule 10. to include more legal experts from specific fields,87 and representation of “the principal legal systems of the world”,88 mean that it has much better capability to handle complicated requests involving human rights arguments. 93. The new rules also establish quality requirements for the staff of the CCF Secretariat,89 and permit the CCF to consult external experts and international bodies, and seek advice from recognised experts, to further enhance its ability to make informed decisions.90 While the regularity of the CCF’s meetings has not increased, with the requirement being for a minimum of three sessions to take place each year,91 there is now the obligation for the dates of such meetings to be made public,92 and provision has been made for the CCF’s work to continue between sessions.93 In addition to these changes, it is our understanding that there has been an increase in the number of staff at the CCF Secretariat, further enhancing its capacity to cope with its increasing responsibilities and caseload. 84 85 43