Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties

A UK government lawyer warned the ICC bureau in 2025 that its disciplinary process against Prosecutor Karim Khan was legally flawed and risked undermining the court's integrity. The advice, from Sir James Eadie KC, criticized the process for lacking fair procedures and fact-finding authority, but the bureau proceeded with its ad hoc method.

The ICC's Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) has changed the voting process for potentially removing Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from a two-stage vote to a single vote, lowering the threshold for his removal. The ASP is set to vote on Khan's future on July 24, following the bureau's finding of 'serious misconduct' by a two-thirds majority, despite a judicial panel deeming the evidence insufficient. Khan has denied allegations of sexual misconduct.

The ICC's Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties changed the voting process for Karim Khan's potential removal from a two-stage to a single-stage vote, lowering the required threshold. This decision follows a judicial panel's finding of insufficient evidence against Khan for misconduct, which contrasts with the bureau's determination of 'serious misconduct'.

UK regulator suspends ICC prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct accusations. Khan, who pursued a war crimes warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, faces disciplinary actions from the ICC and U.S. sanctions. His legal team denies allegations and challenges the suspensions.

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, was temporarily suspended by the British bar association pending disciplinary proceedings. The suspension follows findings of 'serious misconduct' by the ICC's oversight body, which accused him of an inappropriate relationship with a staff member, allegations he denies. A vote on his potential permanent removal will occur next month.

ICC member states will vote on 24 July in New York City to determine the outcome of disciplinary proceedings against prosecutor Karim Khan. The Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties set the date after suspending Khan on 8 June over allegations of misconduct, with the ASP to decide if he committed serious, less serious, or no misconduct.

An investigation found International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan engaged in 'serious misconduct' and 'serious breach of duty' related to sexual misconduct allegations. Khan denied the claims, calling the suspension decision 'unlawful' and vowed to challenge it, while a UN investigation previously found evidence of nonconsensual contact. The ICC's Assembly of States Parties will decide his future.

Karim Khan, the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, was suspended following sexual misconduct allegations from a staff member. The court's governing body initiated disciplinary proceedings, with conflicting conclusions from a UN investigation and judicial experts. Khan's legal team contested the suspension, and the case involves his prior high-profile legal actions against world leaders.

The International Criminal Court's Chief Prosecutor, Karim Khan, faces disciplinary action over sexual misconduct allegations involving a subordinate. The Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties voted to pursue proceedings, despite conflicting findings from UN investigations. The Trump administration sanctioned Khan in 2025 in response to war crimes warrants against Israeli officials.