ICC suspends British chief prosecutor over sexual misconduct claims

AP Associated PressSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-08 · 23:20 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), has been suspended from his duties. This action was taken late Monday after the court's oversight body referred him for disciplinary proceedings. The allegations against Khan, which have been ongoing for over two years, involve claims of sexual misconduct with a female aide. Khan has consistently denied any wrongdoing. The ultimate decision regarding his position rests with the Assembly of States Parties, the ICC's overseeing body, which will convene a special session to determine his future at the global court.

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A final decision on Karim Khan's position rests with the Assembly of States Parties.

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Karim Khan has denied any wrongdoing.

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Karim Khan is facing allegations of sexual misconduct with a female aide.

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The ICC's oversight body referred Karim Khan for disciplinary proceedings.

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The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has been suspended from his duties.

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The embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) was suspended from his duties late on Monday, after the court’s oversight body referred Karim Khan for disciplinary proceedings.In a scandal that has dragged on for more than two years, Khan is facing allegations of sexual misconduct with a female aide. He has steadfastly denied any wrongdoing.A final decision on the fate of the British barrister is now up to the Assembly of States Parties, the body that oversees the ICC, which will hold a special session to decide if Khan can remain in his job at the global court.

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