A/HRC/10/54 page 33 Art. 16.2 Where, in the opinion of the Chairperson of the ICC or of any member of the Sub-Committee on Accreditation, it appears that the circumstances of any NHRI that has been accredited with an “A” status under the former Rules of Procedure may have changed in a way which affects its compliance with the Paris Principles, the Chairperson or the Sub-Committee may initiate a review of that NHRI’s accreditation status. Art. 16.3 Any review of the accreditation classification of a NHRI must be finalized within eighteen (18) months. Art. 17 On any review the Chairperson or Sub-Committee on Accreditation shall have all the powers and responsibilities as in an application under Article 10. Art. 18 Alteration of accreditation classification Any decision that would serve to remove accredited “A” status from an applicant (hereafter referred to as an “adverse decision”) can only be taken after the applicant is informed of this intention and is given the opportunity to provide in writing, within one (1) year of receipt of such notice, the written evidence deemed necessary to establish its continued conformity to the Paris Principles. Art. 19 An accreditation classification held by a NHRI may be suspended if the NHRI fails to submit its application for re-accreditation or fails to do so within the prescribed time without justification. A NHRI whose accreditation is suspended under this Article remains suspended until the body determining accreditation comes to a decision as to its compliance with the Paris Principles or its accreditation lapses. Art. 20 An accreditation classification may lapse if a NHRI fails to submit an application for re-accreditation within one (1) year of being suspended for failure to reapply, or if a NHRI under review under Article 21 of this Statute fails to provide sufficient documentation, within eighteen (18) months of being placed under review, to satisfy the body determining membership under this Statute that it remains in conformity with the Paris Principles. Art. 21 NHRIs whose accreditation has been suspended remain suspended until the body determining their compliance with the Paris Principles under this Statute comes to a determination of their accreditation status or until their accreditation lapses. Art. 22 NHRIs whose accreditation status has lapsed or been revoked may regain accreditation only by re-applying for accreditation as provided for in Article 10 of this Statute. Art. 23 In the event that accreditation lapses or is revoked or suspended, all rights and privileges conferred on that NHRI through accreditation are immediately suspended. In the event that a NHRI is under review, it shall retain the accreditation status it has been granted until such time as the body determining membership comes to a decision as to its compliance with the Paris Principles or its membership lapses.