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ICC suspends British chief prosecutor over sexual misconduct claims

ICC suspends British chief prosecutor over sexual misconduct claims
South China Morning Post Monday 08 June 2026, 23:20 UTC By Associated Press 1 min read
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The embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) was suspended from his duties late on Monday, after the court’s oversight body referred Karim Khan for disciplinary proceedings. In a scandal that has dragged on for more than two years, Khan is facing allegations of sexual misconduct with a female aide. He has steadfastly denied any wrongdoing.

The embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) was suspended from his duties late on Monday, after the court’s oversight body referred Karim Khan for disciplinary proceedings. In a scandal that has dragged on for more than two years, Khan is facing allegations of sexual misconduct with a female aide. He has steadfastly denied any wrongdoing. A final decision on the fate of the British barrister is now up to the Assembly of States Parties, the body that oversees the ICC,...
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