Karim Khan Suspended as ICC Chief Prosecutor Amid Misconduct Allegations
ICC suspends its British chief prosecutor Karim Khan over claims of sexual misconduct

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The International Criminal Court has suspended chief prosecutor Karim Khan over allegations of sexual misconduct involving a female aide. The decision follows a UN investigation and will lead to a special session by the Assembly of States Parties to determine his future.
- 01Karim Khan has been suspended pending an investigation into claims of sexual misconduct with a female aide.
- 02The allegations include nonconsensual sexual contact in various locations, including his office and during official trips.
- 03Khan has denied any wrongdoing and previously stepped down temporarily in May 2025 during the investigation.
- 04The Assembly of States Parties will decide Khan's fate, requiring a majority of 63 out of 125 member states for removal.
- 05This unprecedented situation has led to the creation of new rules by the Assembly to address the ongoing process.
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Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), has been suspended due to allegations of sexual misconduct involving a female aide. The ICC's oversight body referred him for disciplinary proceedings following a UN investigation that found evidence of nonconsensual sexual contact at his office and during missions. Khan, who has denied the allegations, previously stepped down temporarily in May 2025 while the investigation was ongoing. The Assembly of States Parties, which oversees the ICC, will hold a special session to determine whether Khan can retain his position. A total of 63 votes from the 125 member states will be needed for his removal. The situation is unprecedented for the ICC, prompting the Assembly to create new rules to manage the process. The allegations against Khan have been under scrutiny for over two years, with whistleblower documents detailing instances of inappropriate behavior, including requests for physical intimacy and locking the aide in his office. A date for the assembly session to discuss Khan's future has not yet been set.
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