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24 Jul 2026, 22:57

Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, has been suspended from his position following investigations into allegations of "sexual misconduct." The oversight body of the International Criminal Court announced this news on Monday evening, June 18, stating that the decision to suspend Khan was made after the disciplinary proceedings regarding the allegations of "sexual misconduct" in his case reached a conclusion.

Karim Khan, a prominent British lawyer, has repeatedly denied these allegations, which were first raised in 2024.

The oversight body of the International Criminal Court stated that the executive committee of this body has voted to refer Khan's case to a special meeting of member states to decide on his professional future. The committee, composed of representatives from 21 member countries, has reached the conclusion by a necessary majority that Khan has committed a "serious violation" in connection with the allegations of sexual misconduct.

These allegations were made by a woman who worked for Khan at the court's headquarters in The Hague. The emergence of these claims in 2024 caused turmoil and a crisis during his management of the court's prosecution division.

The decision to refer the case to the 125 member countries of the court is considered an unprecedented action in the history of this international judicial body and could ultimately lead to a vote on the prosecutor's removal from office. The governing body of the court emphasized in a statement that Khan's suspension "does not imply a determination of the final outcome of the case."

Khan had previously temporarily stepped back from managing part of the court responsible for investigating and prosecuting individuals accused of international crimes. The statement noted that the executive committee made its decision based on a report from a UN oversight body, the opinion of a panel of legal experts, and written submissions from both Khan and the complainant. This ruling is the latest development in a process that has involved the International Criminal Court for nearly two years.

Karim Khan, 56, who was pursuing the arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, has been accused of sexual misconduct with a female assistant. Earlier, the Associated Press had reported on a series of sexual allegations against Karim Khan, which he has denied. According to documents seen by the Associated Press, Khan engaged in a sexual relationship with his assistant and then attempted to prevent her from pursuing legal claims against him.

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