ICC chief prosecutor suspended over sexual misconduct allegations The International Criminal Court (ICC) has suspended its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, with immediate effect pending a final decision by the Assembly of States Parties concerning allegations of sexual misconduct. The decision is based on a report by the UN Office of Internal Oversight Services and evidence suggesting Khan committed “serious misconduct” and engaged in “non-consensual sexual contact” with a staff member, which Khan denies. This suspension occurs during Khan’s tenure, which saw the ICC issue arrest warrants for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

• ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan suspended pending final decision on sexual misconduct allegations.
• Suspension based on UN OIOS report and evidence of “serious misconduct” and “non-consensual sexual contact”.
• Khan denies any wrongdoing.
• Khan had previously taken voluntary leave.
• ICC issued controversial arrest warrants for Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu during Khan’s tenure.