Key facts
- ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan has been suspended.
- The suspension is pending a vote by member states on his fate.
- A probe found Khan committed serious misconduct.
- Accusations include non-consensual sexual interactions with a lawyer.
- Khan has consistently denied the charges.
The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been suspended pending a vote by member states on his potential removal from office. The court's governing body announced the suspension on Monday, following an 18-month investigation into accusations of sexual harassment.
A diplomatic source briefed on the decision stated that the court's executive bureau found Khan had committed serious misconduct. The allegations involve non-consensual sexual interactions with a lawyer in his office. Khan has consistently denied these charges.
The ICC's governing body will forward its findings to all 125 member states. These states are expected to hold a vote at a later date to decide on Khan's possible dismissal from his position.