Karim Khan, the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, has been removed from office after member states voted to oust him following a finding of serious misconduct linked to allegations of sexual abuse.
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Key facts
- ICC member states voted on Friday to remove prosecutor Karim Khan.
- The court's governing body found Khan had committed serious misconduct.
- The finding relates to allegations of sexual abuse.
- The allegations were first raised two years earlier.
- The Guardian described the removal as an unprecedented move for the court.
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, has been removed from office after he was found to have committed serious misconduct in connection to allegations of sexual abuse, according to the Guardian.
The ICC’s member states voted on Friday to oust the British barrister, in what the Guardian described as an unprecedented move for the court.
The court’s governing body found that Khan had committed serious misconduct in connection with the allegations, the Guardian reported.
The vote concludes what the Guardian characterised as a damaging episode for the institution, coming two years after the allegations were first raised.
Khan, a British barrister, had served as the court’s prosecutor. The Guardian’s reporting focused on the outcome of the member states’ vote and the misconduct finding, without detailing further specifics in the available text.
Why it matters
The prosecutor is one of the most powerful figures at the International Criminal Court, directing investigations and prosecutions of the world's gravest crimes. The removal of Karim Khan, described as unprecedented, raises questions about the court's leadership and stability at a sensitive time for the institution.
Frequently asked questions
Why was Karim Khan removed as ICC prosecutor?
According to the Guardian, ICC member states voted to remove Khan after the court's governing body found he had committed serious misconduct in connection with allegations of sexual abuse.
When did the vote to remove Khan take place?
The Guardian reports that ICC member states voted on Friday, 24 July 2026, to oust the prosecutor.
When were the allegations first raised?
The Guardian states the allegations were first raised two years before the vote.
Timeline
- Karim Khan ousted from role as prosecutor of international criminal court
The Guardian World: Member states vote to remove British barrister found to have committed serious misconduct over alleged sexual abuse The prosecutor of the international criminal court, Karim Khan, has been removed from office after he was found to have committed serious misconduct in connection t
- Karim Khan ousted as prosecutor of international criminal court
The Guardian World: Member states vote to remove British barrister found to have committed serious misconduct over alleged sexual abuse The prosecutor of the international criminal court, Karim Khan, has been removed from office after the court’s governing body found he had committed serious miscond