Sir James Eadie KC
Coverage of Sir James Eadie KC in the Nexus archive.
- Exclusive: UK government lawyer warned ICC bureau its Khan disciplinary process 'unlawful'
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.
- Exclusive: UK government lawyer warned ICC bureau its Khan disciplinary process 'unlawful'
A UK government lawyer warned the International Criminal Court (ICC) that its disciplinary process against Prosecutor Karim Khan was legally flawed, arguing it lacked judicial safeguards and risked undermining the court's integrity. The ICC's executive body disregarded the advice and proceeded with an ad hoc procedure, which Khan denied committing misconduct against.