ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan removed from post over sexual misconduct allegations
Summary
The International Criminal Court (ICC) voted to remove its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, due to serious misconduct related to sexual misconduct allegations. This is the first time the ICC has removed a chief prosecutor, following a long investigation and vote by member states.Key Facts
- Karim Khan, the ICC’s chief prosecutor, was accused of sexual misconduct with a female aide and denies the allegations.
- The ICC’s Assembly of States Parties, made up of 125 member countries, voted by a large majority to remove Khan.
- Khan was temporarily suspended in June 2023 while the investigation happened.
- The court found Khan committed "serious misconduct and serious breach of duty."
- A motion to make it harder to remove Khan was rejected early in the meeting.
- The ICC is facing pressure from the United States, which is working to reduce the court’s influence and protect U.S. citizens from ICC investigations.
- Venezuela announced it will leave the ICC, accusing it of focusing unfairly on Africa and Latin America.
- The controversy around Khan’s removal is linked to political tensions over the court’s investigations, such as those involving Israel and the U.S.
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