Assembly of State Parties
Coverage of Assembly of State Parties in the Nexus archive.
- Exclusive: UK told Karim Khan it would not back him as ICC prosecutor before removal vote
The UK government informed Karim Khan it would not support him as ICC prosecutor and declined his request to meet with ministers before member states voted to remove him. The ICC dismissed Khan over sexual misconduct claims despite a prior panel clearing him, with the UK citing summaries of UN investigations and judicial reports as the basis for its decision.
- ICC chief prosecutor removed from post over sexual misconduct allegations, diplomats tell AP
The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, was removed from his position by member states following allegations of sexual misconduct, which he denies. The vote marked the first time a chief prosecutor has been ousted from the court, with countries like the Netherlands, France, and Norway supporting the decision.
- ICC chief prosecutor removed from post over sexual misconduct allegations, diplomats tell AP
The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, was removed by member states following allegations of sexual misconduct with a female aide, which he denies. The vote, conducted by secret ballot, marked the first time a chief prosecutor has been ousted from the ICC.
- Why ICC prosecutor Karim Khan was suspended - and what could happen next
ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan was suspended by the Assembly of State Parties (ASP) bureau, which disregarded a UN investigation clearing him of sexual misconduct allegations. The ASP's decision defied a prior judicial review that found no evidence of wrongdoing against Khan.