Quick Facts about independence, terms of Office and dismissal

An OHCHR survey shows that almost 80% of respondents indicated that the terms of their members were between 3 – 5 years, which is a reasonable period to ensure tenure of membership. Nevertheless, only just over 70% of respondents' founding laws state the grounds on which members may be dismissed and even fewer (just under 60%) included a procedure for the dismissal of members. As the ICC's General Observations further state that dismissal or forced resignation of a member may result in a review of the institution's accreditation, strengthening legal requirements for dismissal should be a priority