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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.

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, was suspended pending a decision by the Assembly of States Parties on allegations of sexual misconduct with a female aide. A UN investigation found evidence of nonconsensual contact, but a judicial panel deemed the findings inconclusive. Khan has denied the allegations and previously stepped down temporarily in May 2025.

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, was suspended pending a decision by the Assembly of States Parties on sexual misconduct allegations. A UN investigation found evidence of nonconsensual contact, but a judicial panel deemed the evidence inconclusive.

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, was suspended pending a decision by the Assembly of States Parties over sexual misconduct allegations. A UN investigation found evidence of nonconsensual sexual contact with a female aide, but a judicial panel deemed the findings inconclusive. The oversight body will hold a special session to determine Khan's future.

The ICC bureau suspended Prosecutor Karim Khan pending a final vote by the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) on misconduct allegations, despite a judicial panel finding no evidence of wrongdoing. The suspension, based on a UN investigation and an ad hoc panel's advice, requires a two-thirds majority in the ASP to confirm misconduct and a simple majority to remove Khan.