Chief Prosecutor

• The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague is facing a leadership crisis following the removal of its chief prosecutor. • The ouster occurred after allegations of sexual misconduct were brought against the prosecutor, leaving the global institution in "uncharted territory." • Supporters of the court are currently working to chart a course forward to maintain the stability and legitimacy of the international legal body.

• ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan faces a potential removal vote by member countries this month following an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. • The ICC's oversight body suspended Khan based on evidence from the UN Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) and advice from a panel of judicial experts. • Khan and his legal team have denied the allegations, claiming the investigative process was unfair and utilized specially created rules for his case.

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