Is nominet going to sign up to ICANN ?

[domaingenius]

I noted in this article it asks whether Nominet will sign up to ICANN. Will they ?

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/06/22/icann_marrakesh_preview/

DG

 

[Jac]

I noted in this article it asks whether Nominet will sign up to ICANN. Will they ?

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/06/22/icann_marrakesh_preview/

DG

I doubt if Nominet will be in a position to make any statement on this before they have been to the ICANN meeting in Marrakesh next week and discussed the issues. I'm sure they'll make their position clear after that.

Regards
James Conaghan

 

[Whois-Search]

http://www.icannmarrakesh.ma/index.php?Id=22&lang=en

Some interesting workshops going on to:

http://icann.org/meetings/marrakech/dn-workshop-27jun06.htm

 

[Whois-Search]

Yes >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

----- Original Message -----
From: "Nominet UK" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, June 30, 2006 4:53 PM
Subject: [nom-announce] Closer co-operation between Nominet and ICANN


We are pleased to announce that today we have taken two major steps
towards closer co-operation with the Internet Corporation for Assigned
Names and Numbers (ICANN).

We have exchanged non-contractual letters defining a working framework for
Nominet and ICANN creating a more stable relationship between our
organisations, and acknowledging that we continue to be fully responsible
for all matters concerning .uk domain name policy. We are pleased to have
reached this important milestone. It does not change our status, as a
company independent of ICANN and the letters recognise that policy
decisions and operations remain under local control.

We will also be joining ICANN's country code Names Support Organisation
(ccNSO), following changes to the ccNSO bylaws being made that address
concerns that were preventing us joining. This will ensure that the .uk
domain name space continues to be represented in the global Internet
arena. We will be the largest registry to join the ccNSO since it was
established.

Lesley Cowley, our Chief Executive said, "We have been encouraged by the
steps that ICANN has taken recently to improve its models of engagement
with the Internet community. Whilst there is still much work to do, we are
confident that it is moving in the right direction and are keen to provide
support."

Paul Twomey, ICANN's President and CEO said, "ICANN welcomes the exchange
of letters with Nominet as one of a number of potential models for
accountability frameworks. ICANN's new Accountability Framework programme
streamlines the process of formalising relationships with the organisation
and ccTLD managers are responding favourably. We also welcome Nominet's
application to join the ccNSO which will enhance European membership."

Chris Disspain, Chair of the ccNSO said, "The ccNSO members look forward
to working with Nominet. Nominet is a well regarded registry, which
engages positively in international dialogue."

We will publish the letters shortly.

 

[bb99]

I've read the nom-announce email three times now and, while I understand what's happened, I've no idea what it means or what the implications are.

Perhaps someone in the know can tell me how it will affect me as:

- a .uk registrant

- a member of Nominet

Thanks

 

[Jac]

I've read the nom-announce email three times now and, while I understand what's happened, I've no idea what it means or what the implications are.

Perhaps someone in the know can tell me how it will affect me as:

- a .uk registrant

- a member of Nominet

Thanks

As Nominet states; "It does not change our status, as a company independent of ICANN and the letters recognise that policy decisions and operations remain under local control" and this seems to imply that ICANN has softened its "we want to rule the world" approach and accepted that ccTLDs have a right to manage and control their own country codes.

It also seems that ICANN has now accepted that instead of trying to dictate to other countries and their registries, a spirit of cooperation is the way forward, and Nominet can now join The "country code Names Support Organisation" (ccNSO) which they were previously prevented from doing because of the ccNSO's bylaws.

Basically, it looks like Nominet is acknowledged by ICANN as the manager and controller of the .uk namespace and ICANN and Nominet acknowledge each other's rights in the bigger picture. Given the advent of the WSIS and the UN's IGF, I figure international cooperation can only be a good thing for a world wide web that's making the world a very small place indeed.

Regards
James Conaghan