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ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan suspended amid sexual misconduct inquiry


Khan, a prominent British lawyer, has repeatedly denied the allegations which first emerged in 2024

The chief prosecutor of the international criminal court, Karim Khan, has been suspended after a disciplinary process triggered by sexual abuse allegations against him reached a conclusion.

The ICC’s governing body announced the decision on Monday evening after its executive committee voted to refer the proceedings against Khan to a special session of the court’s member states for them to consider his future.

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/jun/09/icc-chief-prosecutor-karim-khan-suspended-international-criminal-court

Author : Harry Davies

Publish date : 2026-06-09 00:34:00

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