ABOUT NCICC
Nigerian Coalition for the International Criminal Court - NCICC is a coalition of civil society organizations, human rights defenders and activist who are committed to promoting:
The understanding and awareness in Nigeria of the statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) also known as the "Rome Statute of the ICC". Read More!
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This is to invite you, and your organization to join as member of the NCICC, the Registration Form can be downloaded here, if you wish to join, kindly complete the form, make the relevant registration fee payment as indicated and return the completed form to any of the e-mail or address indicated, if you or your organization is already a member, please email or SMS us with your current address, phone and email details so we update our records. Download Registration Form(s) now! MS Word Version | JPG Version
BENEFITS TO MEMBERS
- Regular (weekly) update on developments on the international criminal court and international justice.
- Free copies of all publications and briefing notes of the NCICC, and ICICC.
- Free participation in all programs/events of the coalition
- Listing of your organization/individual profile areas of work, expertise etc in NCICC website, linked to the ICICC website.
- First Line information on international justice/human rights training programs.
- Membership Certificate.
NCICC NEWSLETTER: Vol.2 , Issue 1, Oct-Dec 2011. Download Here
At the on going ASP 10 meeting in New York, the second day of the plenary session was dedicated to the elections of ICC judges. The three new ICC judges elected to date at the ASP 10 are: Read More>>
CICC ASP10 INFORMAL SUMMARY: MONDAY 12 DECEMBER 2011: On 12 December 2011, the tenth Assembly of States Parties opened with an introductory statement by Ambassador Christian Wenaweser (Liechtenstein), President of the ASP, followed by a minute of silent prayer or meditation, and finally the adoption of the agenda for the ASP session. Read More>>
"On 12 December 2012 Fatou Bensouda was elected as Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court at the tenth session of the Assembly of States Parties in New York to commence her term in June 2012. Also elected was Ambassador Tiina Intelmann as the new President of the Assembly of States Parties along with two Vice-presidents and 17 members of the Bureau."
NCICC Facts on ICC
 Rome Statute |
Nigeria signed on 1 June 2000, and ratified on 27 September 2001, becoming the 39th State Party. The Bill was never signed into law by the President. | |
| Agreement on Privileges and Immunities | Nigeria has not signed the APIC. | |
| Bilateral Immunity Agreement | BIA signed at Abuja on June 30, 2003. Entered into force October 6, 2003. On 1 July 2003, President Bush issued an ASPA waiver until January 1, 2004. Subsequently, on November 1, 2003, the waiver was extended indefinitely as Nigeria had entered into a BI | |
| Implementing Legislation | The Rome Statute (Ratification and Jurisdiction) Bill 2006 was passed by both houses of the National Assembly, but was not harmonized for assent by the President before the end of the last civilian administration in May 2007. The bill is to be resubmitted by the Ministry of Justice, which committed to resubmit the bill as soon as possible during the 10th anniversary of the Rome Statute. | |
| Membership | Friends of the ICC, African Union, Commonwealth, ECOWAS | |
| Last Updated | 15 Jan 2009 |
PRESS RELEASE
First Nigerian Is Elected As Judge At The Icc: A Nigerian, CHILE EBOE-OSUJI who is currently the Legal Adviser to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights office in Geneva, Switzerland. Read More>>
A landmark achievement for women in Africa!: On 12 December 2012 Fatou Bensouda was elected as Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court at the tenth session of the Assembly of States Parties in New York to commence her term in June 2012. Read Document
Press Release: 02 December 2011: Kudos for Africa - Who will be the Next Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court?
And they said it couldn’t be done! The International Criminal Court’s deputy prosecutor has edged out 51 other candidates to win the informal endorsement of the 119 countries that support the tribunal to be its next chief prosecutor. Download Document
Message from Assembly of State Parties (ASP): From 12–21 December 2011, the Nigerian government will join the 119 International Criminal Court (ICC) states parties for the 10th session of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) of the ICC. Download Document
Press Release on ICC Nomination: The Nigerian Coalition for the International Criminal Court calls on the Nigerian government to nominate credible and qualified Nigerians especially women into the forthcoming elections to the position of Judge.. Download Document
Press Release on Jos Crisis: The NCICC condemns the continued killing of people in Jos and condemns Nigeria’s government’s handling of the crisis. Download Document
Report on Media and Stakeholders Forum: The meeting started with a welcome address by the Chairman of the NCICC, Mr Chino Obiagwu who traced the history of the NCICC. Download Document
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Press Release: 02 December 2011: Kudos for Africa - Who will be the Next Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court?
And they said it couldn’t be done! The International Criminal Court’s deputy prosecutor has edged out 51 other candidates to win the informal endorsement of the 119 countries that support the tribunal to be its next chief prosecutor. Download Document
Message from Assembly of State Parties (ASP): From 12–21 December 2011, the Nigerian government will join the 119 International Criminal Court (ICC) states parties for the 10th session of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) of the ICC. Download Document
Press Release on ICC Nomination: The Nigerian Coalition for the International Criminal Court calls on the Nigerian government to nominate credible and qualified Nigerians especially women into the forthcoming elections to the position of Judge.. Download Document
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Secretariat: 4, Kikuyi Close, Off Nairobi Street
Off Parakou Crescent, Wuse II
P.O.Box 14345, Abuja, Nigeria.
Tel: 234 9 6716454, (0) 8036913264
Email: ncicc@ncicc.org.ng | Site: www.ncicc.org.ng