A/HRC/7/69 page 14 51. From 19 to 22 June 2007, the ICC Bureau met for the first time, in Geneva (then consisting of the ICC Chair (Canada), the ICC Vice-Chair (Republic of Korea), the former ICC Chair (Denmark), and representatives of one NHRI per region (respectively from India, Nigeria, Mexico and Ireland). The Asia Pacific Forum of NHRIs also participated. The ICC Bureau discussed, inter alia, NHRI interaction with the Human Rights Council, the human rights treaty bodies and special procedure mandate holders; the proposal to establish an ICC representative in Geneva; country and early warning mechanisms for NHRIs under threat; as well as organizational issues concerning the ICC. 52. An expanded ICC Bureau met a second time from 12 to 14 December 2007 and discussed, inter alia, ICC activities; ICC accreditation; preparations for the twentieth ICC session; as well as the International Conference of NHRIs planned in Nairobi in 2008. For the first time, all regional coordinating bodies, foremost the one from Africa - for the first time - attended. Sessions were also facilitated by a consultant from the Canadian Institute on Governance (a non-profit organization). 2. The Sub-Committee on Accreditation of the International Coordinating Committee of National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights 53. OHCHR provided secretarial support to the meetings of the ICC Sub-Committee on Accreditation, held in April and October 2007 (for a list of NHRIs with ICC accreditation status, see Annex VIII). 54. In 2007, the Sub-Committee reviewed the accreditation status of NHRIs from the 26 following countries: Afghanistan, Bolivia, Colombia, Denmark, Fiji, France, Georgia, Greece, Honduras, Indonesia, Jordan, Malawi, Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Senegal, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden and Togo. As of December 2007, the ICC accredited 60 NHRIs with A-status, i.e. in compliance with the Paris Principles. 55. The ICC accreditation procedure has also been strengthened by the introduction of an appeal process, ensuring greater transparency and due process, especially for NHRIs which are considered not to comply with the Paris Principles. NHRIs now have 30 days to appeal the results of the Sub-Committee review, with the ICC full membership then taking a decision. A more rigorous review of each application for accreditation has also been introduced, including the full documentation and statement of compliance submitted in advance of the session by NHRIs. During the review, the Sub-Committee has the possibility to contact NHRIs themselves, if necessary, through conference calls. Moreover, recommendations of the Sub-Committee are formulated in a more focused manner, sometimes requesting a review of accreditations before the normal five-year time frame. Finally, Sub-Committee recommendations are more widely distributed to NHRIs and other stakeholders for follow-up action.